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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 216.96 and 116.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 216.96 and 116.08 is: 159.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 216.96 = 116.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/216.96 = 116.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 216.96 × 116.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 25,184.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,184.72/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.80

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