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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.05, 216.73 and 87.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.05, 216.73 and 87.11 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.05 : 216.73 = 87.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.05/216.73 = 87.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.05x = 216.73 × 87.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.05x = 18,877.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,877.83/157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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