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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 217.28 and 108.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 217.28 and 108.29 is: 149.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 217.28 = 108.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/217.28 = 108.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 217.28 × 108.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 23,527.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,527.62/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.47

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