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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 217.84 and 114.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 217.84 and 114.20 is: 157.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 217.84 = 114.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/217.84 = 114.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 217.84 × 114.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 24,877.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,877.33/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.53

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