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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.67, 217.74 and 130.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.67, 217.74 and 130.13 is: 179.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.67 : 217.74 = 130.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.67/217.74 = 130.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.67x = 217.74 × 130.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.67x = 28,332.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,332.77/157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.70

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