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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 217 and 115.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 217 and 115.89 is: 159.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 217 = 115.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/217 = 115.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 217 × 115.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 25,148.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,148.13/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.76

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