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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.00, 216.69 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.00, 216.69 and 104.54 is: 144.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.00 : 216.69 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.00/216.69 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.00x = 216.69 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.00x = 22,652.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,652.25/157.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.29

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