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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.45, 217.35 and 105.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.45, 217.35 and 105.08 is: 145.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.45 : 217.35 = 105.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.45/217.35 = 105.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.45x = 217.35 × 105.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.45x = 22,839.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,839.14/157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.06

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