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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.26, 216.98 and 101.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.26, 216.98 and 101.22 is: 139.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.26 : 216.98 = 101.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.26/216.98 = 101.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.26x = 216.98 × 101.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.26x = 21,962.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,962.21/157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.66

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