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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 216.75 and 152.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 216.75 and 152.97 is: 210.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 216.75 = 152.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/216.75 = 152.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 216.75 × 152.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 33,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,156.25/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.50

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