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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.10, 216.69 and 129.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.10, 216.69 and 129.43 is: 178.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.10 : 216.69 = 129.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.10/216.69 = 129.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.10x = 216.69 × 129.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.10x = 28,045.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,045.10/157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.52

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