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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 217.32 and 118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 217.32 and 118.12 is: 163.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 217.32 = 118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/217.32 = 118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 217.32 × 118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 25,669.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,669.84/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.13

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