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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.09, 216.53 and 125.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.09, 216.53 and 125.95 is: 173.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.09 : 216.53 = 125.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.09/216.53 = 125.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.09x = 216.53 × 125.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.09x = 27,271.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,271.95/157.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.61

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