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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 217.44 and 124.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 217.44 and 124.60 is: 172.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 217.44 = 124.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/217.44 = 124.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 217.44 × 124.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 27,093.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,093.02/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.08

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