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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.63, 217.68 and 118.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.63, 217.68 and 118.75 is: 163.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.63 : 217.68 = 118.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.63/217.68 = 118.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.63x = 217.68 × 118.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.63x = 25,849.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,849.50/157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 163.99

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