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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 217.02 and 108.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 217.02 and 108.18 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 217.02 = 108.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/217.02 = 108.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 217.02 × 108.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 23,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,477.22/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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