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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 217.09 and 144.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 217.09 and 144.43 is: 199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 217.09 = 144.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/217.09 = 144.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 217.09 × 144.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 31,354.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,354.31/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.06

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