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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 218.07 and 101.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 218.07 and 101.96 is: 140.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 218.07 = 101.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/218.07 = 101.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 218.07 × 101.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 22,234.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,234.14/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.78

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