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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 217.27 and 134.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 217.27 and 134.31 is: 185.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 217.27 = 134.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/217.27 = 134.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 217.27 × 134.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 29,181.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,181.53/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.21

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