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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 216.80 and 108.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 216.80 and 108.02 is: 149.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 216.80 = 108.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/216.80 = 108.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 216.80 × 108.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 23,417.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,417.11/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.13

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