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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.03, 216.78 and 107.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.03, 216.78 and 107.92 is: 148.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.03 : 216.78 = 107.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.03/216.78 = 107.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.03x = 216.78 × 107.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.03x = 23,394.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,394.90/157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.98

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