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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 217.97 and 155.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 217.97 and 155.25 is: 214.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 217.97 = 155.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/217.97 = 155.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 217.97 × 155.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 33,839.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,839.21/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.19

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