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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.11, 216.69 and 124.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.11, 216.69 and 124.31 is: 171.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.11 : 216.69 = 124.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.11/216.69 = 124.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.11x = 216.69 × 124.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.11x = 26,935.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,935.65/157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.44

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