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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.73, 217.40 and 113.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.73, 217.40 and 113.99 is: 157.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.73 : 217.40 = 113.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.73/217.40 = 113.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.73x = 217.40 × 113.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.73x = 24,779.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,779.77/157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.11

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