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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 218.77 and 155.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 218.77 and 155.75 is: 216.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 218.77 = 155.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/218.77 = 155.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 218.77 × 155.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 34,073.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,073.88/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.42

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