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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 217.71 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 217.71 and 134.64 is: 185.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 217.71 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/217.71 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 217.71 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 29,312.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,312.47/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.65

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