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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.79, 217.02 and 126.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.79, 217.02 and 126.64 is: 174.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.79 : 217.02 = 126.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.79/217.02 = 126.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.79x = 217.02 × 126.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.79x = 27,482.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,482.94/157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.18

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