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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 216.85 and 90.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 216.85 and 90.76 is: 125.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 216.85 = 90.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/216.85 = 90.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 216.85 × 90.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 19,679.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,679.77/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.23

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