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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.77, 217.69 and 102.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.77, 217.69 and 102.51 is: 141.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.77 : 217.69 = 102.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.77/217.69 = 102.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.77x = 217.69 × 102.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.77x = 22,314.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314.31/157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.44

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