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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 216.69 and 138.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 216.69 and 138.54 is: 190.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 216.69 = 138.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/216.69 = 138.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 216.69 × 138.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 30,020.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,020.23/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.03

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