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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 216.96 and 116.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 216.96 and 116.01 is: 159.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 216.96 = 116.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/216.96 = 116.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 216.96 × 116.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 25,169.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,169.53/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.84

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