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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.42, 216.83 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.42, 216.83 and 113.09 is: 155.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.42 : 216.83 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.42/216.83 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.42x = 216.83 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.42x = 24,520.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,520.74/157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.77

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