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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.43, 216.91 and 105.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.43, 216.91 and 105.59 is: 145.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.43 : 216.91 = 105.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.43/216.91 = 105.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.43x = 216.91 × 105.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.43x = 22,903.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,903.53/157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.48

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