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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.65, 216.98 and 134.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.65, 216.98 and 134.26 is: 184.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.65 : 216.98 = 134.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.65/216.98 = 134.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.65x = 216.98 × 134.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.65x = 29,131.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,131.02/157.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.79

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