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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 217.08 and 146.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 217.08 and 146.07 is: 201.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 217.08 = 146.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/217.08 = 146.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 217.08 × 146.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 31,708.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,708.88/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.10

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