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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.23, 217.04 and 102.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.23, 217.04 and 102.05 is: 140.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.23 : 217.04 = 102.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.23/217.04 = 102.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.23x = 217.04 × 102.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.23x = 22,147.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147.34/157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.86

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