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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.77, 217.62 and 124.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.77, 217.62 and 124.92 is: 172.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.77 : 217.62 = 124.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.77/217.62 = 124.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.77x = 217.62 × 124.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.77x = 27,185.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,185.09/157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.31

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