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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 217.67 and 154.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 217.67 and 154.44 is: 212.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 217.67 = 154.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/217.67 = 154.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 217.67 × 154.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 33,615.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,615.09/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.91

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