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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.23, 217.13 and 126.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.23, 217.13 and 126.54 is: 174.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.23 : 217.13 = 126.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.23/217.13 = 126.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.23x = 217.13 × 126.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.23x = 27,475.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,475.00/157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.74

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