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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.30, 217.19 and 126.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.30, 217.19 and 126.39 is: 174.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.30 : 217.19 = 126.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.30/217.19 = 126.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.30x = 217.19 × 126.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.30x = 27,450.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,450.64/157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.51

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