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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 217.14 and 128.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 217.14 and 128.20 is: 176.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 217.14 = 128.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/217.14 = 128.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 217.14 × 128.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 27,837.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,837.35/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.90

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