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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.43, 217.13 and 102.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.43, 217.13 and 102.18 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.43 : 217.13 = 102.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.43/217.13 = 102.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.43x = 217.13 × 102.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.43x = 22,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,185.83/157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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