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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.18, 216.85 and 90.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.18, 216.85 and 90.79 is: 125.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.18 : 216.85 = 90.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.18/216.85 = 90.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.18x = 216.85 × 90.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.18x = 19,687.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,687.81/157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.26

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