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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.21, 217.04 and 108.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.21, 217.04 and 108.16 is: 149.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.21 : 217.04 = 108.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.21/217.04 = 108.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.21x = 217.04 × 108.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.21x = 23,473.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,473.42/157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.32

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