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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.72, 217.54 and 116.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.72, 217.54 and 116.32 is: 160.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.72 : 217.54 = 116.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.72/217.54 = 116.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.72x = 217.54 × 116.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.72x = 25,304.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,304.25/157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.44

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