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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 217.72 and 148.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 217.72 and 148.04 is: 204.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 217.72 = 148.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/217.72 = 148.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 217.72 × 148.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 32,231.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,231.27/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.31

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