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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 217.23 and 108.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 217.23 and 108.37 is: 149.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 217.23 = 108.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/217.23 = 108.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 217.23 × 108.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 23,541.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,541.22/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.49

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