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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.13, 217.05 and 127.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.13, 217.05 and 127.97 is: 176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.13 : 217.05 = 127.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.13/217.05 = 127.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.13x = 217.05 × 127.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.13x = 27,775.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,775.89/157.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.77

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