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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 216.95 and 101.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 216.95 and 101.98 is: 140.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 216.95 = 101.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/216.95 = 101.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 216.95 × 101.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 22,124.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,124.56/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.71

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