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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 217.13 and 134.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 217.13 and 134.09 is: 185.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 217.13 = 134.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/217.13 = 134.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 217.13 × 134.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 29,113.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,113.21/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.25

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