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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 217.26 and 126.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 217.26 and 126.36 is: 174.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 217.26 = 126.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/217.26 = 126.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 217.26 × 126.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 27,452.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,452.62/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.31

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