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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.93, 217.61 and 116.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.93, 217.61 and 116.41 is: 160.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.93 : 217.61 = 116.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.93/217.61 = 116.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.93x = 217.61 × 116.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.93x = 25,331.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,331.98/157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.40

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