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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 216.74 and 101.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 216.74 and 101.94 is: 140.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 216.74 = 101.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/216.74 = 101.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 216.74 × 101.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 22,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,094.48/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.69

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