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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 217.14 and 155.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 217.14 and 155.32 is: 214.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 217.14 = 155.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/217.14 = 155.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 217.14 × 155.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 33,726.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,726.18/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.33

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