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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 217.89 and 106.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 217.89 and 106.17 is: 146.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 217.89 = 106.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/217.89 = 106.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 217.89 × 106.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 23,133.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,133.38/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 146.49

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