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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 216.75 and 108.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 216.75 and 108.12 is: 149.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 216.75 = 108.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/216.75 = 108.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 216.75 × 108.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 23,435.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,435.01/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.08

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