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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.59, 217.31 and 105.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.59, 217.31 and 105.75 is: 145.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.59 : 217.31 = 105.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.59/217.31 = 105.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.59x = 217.31 × 105.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.59x = 22,980.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,980.00/157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.82

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