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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 218.06 and 105.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 218.06 and 105.52 is: 145.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 218.06 = 105.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/218.06 = 105.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 218.06 × 105.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 23,009.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,009.69/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.69

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