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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.01, 216.88 and 120.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.01, 216.88 and 120.62 is: 166.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.01 : 216.88 = 120.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.01/216.88 = 120.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.01x = 216.88 × 120.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.01x = 26,160.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,160.07/157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.61

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