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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.99, 217.86 and 108.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.99, 217.86 and 108.88 is: 150.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.99 : 217.86 = 108.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.99/217.86 = 108.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.99x = 217.86 × 108.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.99x = 23,720.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,720.60/157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.14

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