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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 217.13 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 217.13 and 108.32 is: 149.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 217.13 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/217.13 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 217.13 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 23,517.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,517.89/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.41

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