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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.23, 216.99 and 104.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.23, 216.99 and 104.68 is: 144.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.23 : 216.99 = 104.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.23/216.99 = 104.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.23x = 216.99 × 104.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.23x = 22,714.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,714.51/157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.47

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