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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 216.89 and 126.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 216.89 and 126.16 is: 173.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 216.89 = 126.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/216.89 = 126.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 216.89 × 126.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 27,362.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,362.84/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.90

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