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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.31, 217.06 and 108.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.31, 217.06 and 108.21 is: 149.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.31 : 217.06 = 108.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.31/217.06 = 108.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.31x = 217.06 × 108.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.31x = 23,488.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,488.06/157.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.31

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