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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 216.99 and 102.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 216.99 and 102.07 is: 140.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 216.99 = 102.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/216.99 = 102.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 216.99 × 102.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 22,148.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,148.17/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.76

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