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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 217.02 and 115.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 217.02 and 115.35 is: 159.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 217.02 = 115.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/217.02 = 115.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 217.02 × 115.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 25,033.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,033.26/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.09

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