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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 216.76 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 216.76 and 108.11 is: 149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 216.76 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/216.76 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 216.76 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 23,433.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,433.92/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.07

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