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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 217.63 and 102.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 217.63 and 102.56 is: 141.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 217.63 = 102.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/217.63 = 102.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 217.63 × 102.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 22,320.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,320.13/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.41

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