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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 217.61 and 126.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 217.61 and 126.81 is: 175.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 217.61 = 126.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/217.61 = 126.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 217.61 × 126.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 27,594.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,594.49/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.14

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