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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.86, 217.80 and 108.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.86, 217.80 and 108.75 is: 150.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.86 : 217.80 = 108.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.86/217.80 = 108.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.86x = 217.80 × 108.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.86x = 23,685.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,685.75/157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.04

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