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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 217.06 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 217.06 and 102.07 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 217.06 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/217.06 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 217.06 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 22,155.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,155.31/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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