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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.99, 217.94 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.99, 217.94 and 105.56 is: 145.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.99 : 217.94 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.99/217.94 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.99x = 217.94 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.99x = 23,005.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,005.54/157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.61

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