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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.00, 216.76 and 120.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.00, 216.76 and 120.35 is: 166.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.00 : 216.76 = 120.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.00/216.76 = 120.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.00x = 216.76 × 120.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.00x = 26,086.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,086.82/157.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.16

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