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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 217.28 and 113.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 217.28 and 113.29 is: 156.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 217.28 = 113.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/217.28 = 113.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 217.28 × 113.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 24,615.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,615.65/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.32

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