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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 217.88 and 102.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 217.88 and 102.68 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 217.88 = 102.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/217.88 = 102.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 217.88 × 102.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 22,371.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,371.92/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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