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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 216.14 and 124.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 216.14 and 124.20 is: 170.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 216.14 = 124.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/216.14 = 124.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 216.14 × 124.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 26,843.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,843.97/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.98

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