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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 217.68 and 108.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 217.68 and 108.56 is: 149.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 217.68 = 108.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/217.68 = 108.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 217.68 × 108.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 23,631.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,631.34/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.89

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