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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 217.83 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 217.83 and 105.49 is: 145.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 217.83 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/217.83 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 217.83 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 22,979.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,979.55/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.49

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