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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 218.04 and 102.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 218.04 and 102.72 is: 141.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 218.04 = 102.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/218.04 = 102.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 218.04 × 102.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 22,397.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,397.07/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.77

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