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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.19, 217.02 and 104.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.19, 217.02 and 104.81 is: 144.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.19 : 217.02 = 104.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.19/217.02 = 104.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.19x = 217.02 × 104.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.19x = 22,745.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,745.87/157.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.70

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