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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 217.49 and 147.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 217.49 and 147.83 is: 203.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 217.49 = 147.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/217.49 = 147.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 217.49 × 147.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 32,149.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,149.72/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.54

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