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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 217.80 and 105.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 217.80 and 105.27 is: 145.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 217.80 = 105.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/217.80 = 105.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 217.80 × 105.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 22,927.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,927.81/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.28

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