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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.70, 217.68 and 108.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.70, 217.68 and 108.74 is: 150.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.70 : 217.68 = 108.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.70/217.68 = 108.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.70x = 217.68 × 108.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.70x = 23,670.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,670.52/157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.10

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