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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 218 and 105.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 218 and 105.55 is: 145.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 218 = 105.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/218 = 105.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 218 × 105.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 23,009.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,009.90/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.71

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