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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 217.38 and 102.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 217.38 and 102.30 is: 141.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 217.38 = 102.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/217.38 = 102.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 217.38 × 102.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 22,237.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,237.97/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.19

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