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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 217.38 and 105.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 217.38 and 105.09 is: 145.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 217.38 = 105.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/217.38 = 105.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 217.38 × 105.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 22,844.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,844.46/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.04

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