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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.96, 217.80 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.96, 217.80 and 108.88 is: 150.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.96 : 217.80 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.96/217.80 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.96x = 217.80 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.96x = 23,714.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,714.06/157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.13

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