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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.59, 217.38 and 116.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.59, 217.38 and 116.13 is: 160.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.59 : 217.38 = 116.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.59/217.38 = 116.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.59x = 217.38 × 116.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.59x = 25,244.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,244.34/157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.19

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