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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 217.62 and 128.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 217.62 and 128.25 is: 176.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 217.62 = 128.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/217.62 = 128.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 217.62 × 128.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 27,909.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,909.77/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.85

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