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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.79, 217.65 and 102.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.79, 217.65 and 102.47 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.79 : 217.65 = 102.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.79/217.65 = 102.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.79x = 217.65 × 102.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.79x = 22,301.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,301.51/157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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