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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 217.26 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 217.26 and 108.27 is: 149.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 217.26 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/217.26 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 217.26 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 23,522.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,522.74/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.38

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