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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.45, 217.37 and 101.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.45, 217.37 and 101.45 is: 140.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.45 : 217.37 = 101.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.45/217.37 = 101.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.45x = 217.37 × 101.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.45x = 22,053.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,053.51/157.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.07

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