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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.87, 217.74 and 108.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.87, 217.74 and 108.82 is: 150.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.87 : 217.74 = 108.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.87/217.74 = 108.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.87x = 217.74 × 108.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.87x = 23,694.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,694.47/157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.09

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