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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 216.68 and 87.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 216.68 and 87.07 is: 120.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 216.68 = 87.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/216.68 = 87.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 216.68 × 87.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 18,866.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,866.33/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.16

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