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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.53, 217.35 and 102.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.53, 217.35 and 102.27 is: 141.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.53 : 217.35 = 102.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.53/217.35 = 102.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.53x = 217.35 × 102.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.53x = 22,228.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,228.38/157.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.11

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