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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 217.20 and 104.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 217.20 and 104.94 is: 144.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 217.20 = 104.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/217.20 = 104.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 217.20 × 104.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 22,792.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,792.97/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.74

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