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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.65, 217.42 and 102.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.65, 217.42 and 102.43 is: 141.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.65 : 217.42 = 102.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.65/217.42 = 102.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.65x = 217.42 × 102.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.65x = 22,270.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,270.33/157.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.26

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