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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 216.96 and 104.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 216.96 and 104.82 is: 144.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 216.96 = 104.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/216.96 = 104.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 216.96 × 104.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 22,741.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,741.75/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.65

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