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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 217.16 and 104.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 217.16 and 104.96 is: 144.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 217.16 = 104.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/217.16 = 104.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 217.16 × 104.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 22,793.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,793.23/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.77

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