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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 217.82 and 134.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 217.82 and 134.58 is: 185.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 217.82 = 134.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/217.82 = 134.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 217.82 × 134.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 29,314.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,314.22/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.93

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