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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.91, 218.13 and 126.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.91, 218.13 and 126.71 is: 175.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.91 : 218.13 = 126.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.91/218.13 = 126.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.91x = 218.13 × 126.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.91x = 27,639.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,639.25/157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.03

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