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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 217.18 and 147.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 217.18 and 147.09 is: 203.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 217.18 = 147.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/217.18 = 147.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 217.18 × 147.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 31,945.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,945.01/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.02

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