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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 216.99 and 102.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 216.99 and 102.13 is: 140.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 216.99 = 102.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/216.99 = 102.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 216.99 × 102.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 22,161.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,161.19/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.79

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