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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 217.56 and 130

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 217.56 and 130 is: 179.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 217.56 = 130 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/217.56 = 130/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 217.56 × 130
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 28,282.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,282.80/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.53

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