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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.78, 217.65 and 114.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.78, 217.65 and 114.04 is: 157.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.78 : 217.65 = 114.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.78/217.65 = 114.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.78x = 217.65 × 114.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.78x = 24,820.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,820.81/157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.31

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