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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 216.97 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 216.97 and 102.07 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 216.97 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/216.97 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 216.97 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 22,146.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,146.13/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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