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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 218.10 and 150.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 218.10 and 150.96 is: 208.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 218.10 = 150.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/218.10 = 150.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 218.10 × 150.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 32,924.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,924.38/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.70

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