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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 217.85 and 134.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 217.85 and 134.61 is: 185.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 217.85 = 134.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/217.85 = 134.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 217.85 × 134.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 29,324.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,324.79/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.96

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