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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 217.80 and 144.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 217.80 and 144.04 is: 199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 217.80 = 144.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/217.80 = 144.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 217.80 × 144.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 31,371.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,371.91/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.11

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