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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 217.49 and 133.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 217.49 and 133.25 is: 183.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 217.49 = 133.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/217.49 = 133.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 217.49 × 133.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 28,978.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,978.79/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 183.78

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