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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.61, 217.50 and 114.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.61, 217.50 and 114.05 is: 157.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.61 : 217.50 = 114.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.61/217.50 = 114.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.61x = 217.50 × 114.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.61x = 24,805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,805.99/157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.39

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