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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 217.86 and 134.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 217.86 and 134.62 is: 185.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 217.86 = 134.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/217.86 = 134.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 217.86 × 134.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 29,326.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,326.55/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.98

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