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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.70, 217.68 and 143.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.70, 217.68 and 143.12 is: 197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.70 : 217.68 = 143.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.70/217.68 = 143.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.70x = 217.68 × 143.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.70x = 31,154.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,154.36/157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.55

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