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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157, 216.64 and 101.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157, 216.64 and 101.72 is: 140.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 216.64 = 101.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/216.64 = 101.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 216.64 × 101.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 22,036.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,036.62/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.36

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