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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.57, 217.46 and 102.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.57, 217.46 and 102.36 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.57 : 217.46 = 102.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.57/217.46 = 102.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.57x = 217.46 × 102.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.57x = 22,258.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,258.26/157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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