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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 217.34 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 217.34 and 135.43 is: 186.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 217.34 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/217.34 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 217.34 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 29,435.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,435.63/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.70

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