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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.10, 216.52 and 107.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.10, 216.52 and 107.91 is: 148.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.10 : 216.52 = 107.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.10/216.52 = 107.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.10x = 216.52 × 107.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.10x = 23,364.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,364.40/157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.73

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