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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 217.76 and 124.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 217.76 and 124.12 is: 171.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 217.76 = 124.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/217.76 = 124.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 217.76 × 124.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 27,028.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,028.37/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.13

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