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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.63, 217.28 and 129.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.63, 217.28 and 129.95 is: 179.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.63 : 217.28 = 129.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.63/217.28 = 129.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.63x = 217.28 × 129.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.63x = 28,236.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,236.81/157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.13

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