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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.74, 217.63 and 108.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.74, 217.63 and 108.63 is: 149.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.74 : 217.63 = 108.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.74/217.63 = 108.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.74x = 217.63 × 108.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.74x = 23,641.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,641.28/157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.88

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