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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.05, 216.78 and 125.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.05, 216.78 and 125.96 is: 173.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.05 : 216.78 = 125.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.05/216.78 = 125.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.05x = 216.78 × 125.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.05x = 27,305.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,305.61/157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.87

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