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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.72, 217.59 and 111.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.72, 217.59 and 111.10 is: 153.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.72 : 217.59 = 111.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.72/217.59 = 111.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.72x = 217.59 × 111.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.72x = 24,173.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,173.08/157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.26

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