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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.57, 217.41 and 108.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.57, 217.41 and 108.43 is: 149.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.57 : 217.41 = 108.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.57/217.41 = 108.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.57x = 217.41 × 108.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.57x = 23,573.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,573.77/157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.61

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