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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 216.98 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 216.98 and 102.11 is: 140.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 216.98 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/216.98 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 216.98 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 22,156.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,156.63/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.81

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