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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.13, 216.87 and 101.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.13, 216.87 and 101.91 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.13 : 216.87 = 101.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.13/216.87 = 101.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.13x = 216.87 × 101.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.13x = 22,101.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,101.22/157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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