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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 217.07 and 124.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 217.07 and 124.48 is: 171.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 217.07 = 124.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/217.07 = 124.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 217.07 × 124.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 27,019.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,019.71/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.74

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