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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.83, 217.88 and 105.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.83, 217.88 and 105.48 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.83 : 217.88 = 105.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.83/217.88 = 105.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.83x = 217.88 × 105.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.83x = 22,981.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,981.46/157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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