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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 217.53 and 102.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 217.53 and 102.45 is: 141.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 217.53 = 102.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/217.53 = 102.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 217.53 × 102.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 22,285.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,285.95/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.33

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