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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.86, 217.92 and 111.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.86, 217.92 and 111.27 is: 153.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.86 : 217.92 = 111.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.86/217.92 = 111.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.86x = 217.92 × 111.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.86x = 24,247.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,247.96/157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.60

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