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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.80, 217.64 and 102.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.80, 217.64 and 102.52 is: 141.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.80 : 217.64 = 102.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.80/217.64 = 102.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.80x = 217.64 × 102.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.80x = 22,311.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,311.18/157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.39

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