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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 217.25 and 102.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 217.25 and 102.29 is: 141.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 217.25 = 102.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/217.25 = 102.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 217.25 × 102.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 22,221.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,221.67/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.10

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