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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 217.50 and 102.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 217.50 and 102.35 is: 141.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 217.50 = 102.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/217.50 = 102.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 217.50 × 102.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 22,259.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,259.65/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.28

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