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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.43, 216.92 and 115.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.43, 216.92 and 115.92 is: 159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.43 : 216.92 = 115.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.43/216.92 = 115.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.43x = 216.92 × 115.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.43x = 25,144.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,144.79/157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.73

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