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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 217.71 and 137.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 217.71 and 137.82 is: 190.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 217.71 = 137.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/217.71 = 137.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 217.71 × 137.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 30,004.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,004.79/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.43

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