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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157, 216.18 and 124.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157, 216.18 and 124.14 is: 170.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 216.18 = 124.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/216.18 = 124.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 216.18 × 124.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 26,836.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,836.59/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.93

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