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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 216.78 and 126.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 216.78 and 126.06 is: 173.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 216.78 = 126.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/216.78 = 126.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 216.78 × 126.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 27,327.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,327.29/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.71

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