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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 216.56 and 129.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 216.56 and 129.64 is: 178.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 216.56 = 129.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/216.56 = 129.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 216.56 × 129.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 28,074.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,074.84/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.46

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