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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 217.65 and 114.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 217.65 and 114.27 is: 157.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 217.65 = 114.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/217.65 = 114.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 217.65 × 114.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 24,870.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,870.87/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.52

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