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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 217.83 and 135.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 217.83 and 135.83 is: 187.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 217.83 = 135.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/217.83 = 135.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 217.83 × 135.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 29,587.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,587.30/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.29

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