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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.39, 217.29 and 105.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.39, 217.29 and 105.01 is: 144.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.39 : 217.29 = 105.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.39/217.29 = 105.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.39x = 217.29 × 105.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.39x = 22,817.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,817.08/157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.97

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