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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 217.46 and 146.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 217.46 and 146.91 is: 202.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 217.46 = 146.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/217.46 = 146.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 217.46 × 146.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 31,946.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,946.31/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.26

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