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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.55, 217.49 and 114.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.55, 217.49 and 114.08 is: 157.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.55 : 217.49 = 114.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.55/217.49 = 114.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.55x = 217.49 × 114.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.55x = 24,809.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,809.60/157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.48

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