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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 216.96 and 102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 216.96 and 102 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 216.96 = 102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/216.96 = 102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 216.96 × 102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 22,129.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,129.92/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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