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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.43, 216.95 and 118.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.43, 216.95 and 118.01 is: 162.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.43 : 216.95 = 118.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.43/216.95 = 118.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.43x = 216.95 × 118.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.43x = 25,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,603.11/157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.64

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