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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 216.65 and 87.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 216.65 and 87.06 is: 120.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 216.65 = 87.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/216.65 = 87.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 216.65 × 87.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 18,861.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,861.77/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.13

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