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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.62, 217.44 and 102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.62, 217.44 and 102.34 is: 141.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 217.44 = 102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/217.44 = 102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 217.44 × 102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 22,252.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,252.81/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.18

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