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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.45, 217.35 and 105.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.45, 217.35 and 105.07 is: 145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.45 : 217.35 = 105.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.45/217.35 = 105.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.45x = 217.35 × 105.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.45x = 22,836.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,836.96/157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.04

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