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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.23, 216.81 and 101.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.23, 216.81 and 101.90 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.23 : 216.81 = 101.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.23/216.81 = 101.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.23x = 216.81 × 101.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.23x = 22,093.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,093.48/157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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