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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 217.07 and 90.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 217.07 and 90.95 is: 125.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 217.07 = 90.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/217.07 = 90.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 217.07 × 90.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 19,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,740.98/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.47

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