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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.11, 216.63 and 104.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.11, 216.63 and 104.67 is: 144.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.11 : 216.63 = 104.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.11/216.63 = 104.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.11x = 216.63 × 104.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.11x = 22,674.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,674.66/157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.32

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