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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 217.68 and 111.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 217.68 and 111.24 is: 153.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 217.68 = 111.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/217.68 = 111.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 217.68 × 111.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 24,214.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,214.72/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.41

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