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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 217.65 and 126.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 217.65 and 126.75 is: 174.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 217.65 = 126.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/217.65 = 126.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 217.65 × 126.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 27,587.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,587.14/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 174.72

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