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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 216.69 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 216.69 and 135.05 is: 185.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 216.69 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/216.69 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 216.69 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 29,263.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,263.53/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.97

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