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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 216.58 and 125.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 216.58 and 125.90 is: 173.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 216.58 = 125.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/216.58 = 125.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 216.58 × 125.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 27,267.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,267.42/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.63

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