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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 217 and 134.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 217 and 134.30 is: 184.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 217 = 134.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/217 = 134.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 217 × 134.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 29,143.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,143.10/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.85

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