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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 217.04 and 129.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 217.04 and 129.68 is: 178.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 217.04 = 129.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/217.04 = 129.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 217.04 × 129.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 28,144.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,144.01/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.86

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