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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 218.48 and 123.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 218.48 and 123.32 is: 170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 218.48 = 123.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/218.48 = 123.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 218.48 × 123.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 26,941.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,941.24/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.57

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