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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 217.90 and 102.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 217.90 and 102.74 is: 141.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 217.90 = 102.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/217.90 = 102.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 217.90 × 102.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 22,387.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,387.05/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.74

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