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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 217.15 and 108.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 217.15 and 108.33 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 217.15 = 108.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/217.15 = 108.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 217.15 × 108.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 23,523.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,523.86/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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