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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.55, 217.18 and 108.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.55, 217.18 and 108.34 is: 149.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.55 : 217.18 = 108.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.55/217.18 = 108.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.55x = 217.18 × 108.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.55x = 23,528.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,528.87/157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.35

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