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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 217.54 and 105.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 217.54 and 105.20 is: 145.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 217.54 = 105.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/217.54 = 105.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 217.54 × 105.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 22,885.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,885.21/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.21

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