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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 217.09 and 108.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 217.09 and 108.15 is: 149.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 217.09 = 108.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/217.09 = 108.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 217.09 × 108.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 23,478.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,478.28/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.20

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