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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 218.01 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 218.01 and 102.72 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 218.01 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/218.01 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 218.01 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 22,394.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,394.37/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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