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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 217.82 and 108.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 217.82 and 108.72 is: 150.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 217.82 = 108.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/217.82 = 108.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 217.82 × 108.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 23,681.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,681.39/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.11

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