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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.39, 216.89 and 149.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.39, 216.89 and 149.31 is: 205.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.39 : 216.89 = 149.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.39/216.89 = 149.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.39x = 216.89 × 149.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.39x = 32,383.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,383.85/157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.76

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