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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 217.36 and 118.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 217.36 and 118.68 is: 163.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 217.36 = 118.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/217.36 = 118.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 217.36 × 118.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 25,796.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,796.28/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.72

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