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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 216.59 and 155.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 216.59 and 155.88 is: 214.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 216.59 = 155.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/216.59 = 155.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 216.59 × 155.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 33,761.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,761.27/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.11

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