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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.38, 216.87 and 155.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.38, 216.87 and 155.46 is: 214.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.38 : 216.87 = 155.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.38/216.87 = 155.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.38x = 216.87 × 155.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.38x = 33,714.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,714.61/157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.22

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