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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 217.74 and 113.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 217.74 and 113.53 is: 156.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 217.74 = 113.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/217.74 = 113.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 217.74 × 113.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 24,720.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,720.02/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.61

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