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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 217.26 and 141.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 217.26 and 141.02 is: 194.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 217.26 = 141.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/217.26 = 141.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 217.26 × 141.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 30,638.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,638.01/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.75

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