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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 217.23 and 108.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 217.23 and 108.30 is: 149.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 217.23 = 108.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/217.23 = 108.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 217.23 × 108.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 23,526.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,526.01/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.43

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