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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157, 216.58 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157, 216.58 and 104.48 is: 144.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 216.58 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/216.58 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 216.58 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 22,628.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,628.28/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.13

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