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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.19, 217.16 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.19, 217.16 and 134.12 is: 185.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.19 : 217.16 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.19/217.16 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.19x = 217.16 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.19x = 29,125.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,125.50/157.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.29

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