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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.18, 216.57 and 104.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.18, 216.57 and 104.66 is: 144.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.18 : 216.57 = 104.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.18/216.57 = 104.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.18x = 216.57 × 104.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.18x = 22,666.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,666.22/157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.21

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