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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.39, 217.33 and 102.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.39, 217.33 and 102.11 is: 141.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.39 : 217.33 = 102.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.39/217.33 = 102.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.39x = 217.33 × 102.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.39x = 22,192.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,192.02/157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.00

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