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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 216.89 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 216.89 and 126.21 is: 174.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 216.89 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/216.89 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 216.89 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 27,373.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,373.69/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.12

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