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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 217.35 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 217.35 and 111.58 is: 153.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 217.35 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/217.35 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 217.35 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 24,251.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,251.91/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.98

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