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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 216.61 and 124.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 216.61 and 124.46 is: 171.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 216.61 = 124.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/216.61 = 124.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 216.61 × 124.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 26,959.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,959.28/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.47

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