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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 216.93 and 126.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 216.93 and 126.56 is: 174.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 216.93 = 126.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/216.93 = 126.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 216.93 × 126.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 27,454.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,454.66/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.29

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