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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.62, 217.41 and 102.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.62, 217.41 and 102.39 is: 141.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 217.41 = 102.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/217.41 = 102.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 217.41 × 102.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 22,260.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,260.61/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.23

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