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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 216.96 and 131.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 216.96 and 131.16 is: 180.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 216.96 = 131.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/216.96 = 131.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 216.96 × 131.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 28,456.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,456.47/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.70

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