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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.85, 218.03 and 108.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.85, 218.03 and 108.64 is: 150.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.85 : 218.03 = 108.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.85/218.03 = 108.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.85x = 218.03 × 108.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.85x = 23,685.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,685.69/157.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.06

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