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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.84, 216.73 and 120.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.84, 216.73 and 120.25 is: 166.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.84 : 216.73 = 120.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.84/216.73 = 120.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.84x = 216.73 × 120.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.84x = 26,061.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,061.18/156.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.17

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