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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.29, 216.91 and 126.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.29, 216.91 and 126.21 is: 174.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.29 : 216.91 = 126.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.29/216.91 = 126.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.29x = 216.91 × 126.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.29x = 27,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,376.21/157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.05

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