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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 216.89 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 216.89 and 104.68 is: 144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 216.89 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/216.89 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 216.89 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 22,702.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,702.44/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.50

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