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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 217.10 and 107.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 217.10 and 107.69 is: 148.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 217.10 = 107.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/217.10 = 107.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 217.10 × 107.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 23,377.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,377.88/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.42

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