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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 217.98 and 149.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 217.98 and 149.82 is: 206.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 217.98 = 149.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/217.98 = 149.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 217.98 × 149.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 32,657.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,657.76/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.80

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