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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 217.32 and 113.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 217.32 and 113.32 is: 156.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 217.32 = 113.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/217.32 = 113.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 217.32 × 113.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 24,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,626.70/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.26

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