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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157, 216.66 and 120.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157, 216.66 and 120.20 is: 165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 216.66 = 120.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/216.66 = 120.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 216.66 × 120.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 26,042.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,042.53/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.88

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