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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 217.11 and 113.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 217.11 and 113.07 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 217.11 = 113.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/217.11 = 113.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 217.11 × 113.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 24,548.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,548.63/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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