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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 217.58 and 108.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 217.58 and 108.55 is: 149.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 217.58 = 108.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/217.58 = 108.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 217.58 × 108.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 23,618.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,618.31/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.78

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