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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 216.90 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 216.90 and 129.67 is: 178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 216.90 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/216.90 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 216.90 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 28,125.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,125.42/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.73

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