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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.63, 217.50 and 126.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.63, 217.50 and 126.45 is: 174.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.63 : 217.50 = 126.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.63/217.50 = 126.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.63x = 217.50 × 126.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.63x = 27,502.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,502.88/157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.48

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