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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.06, 216.47 and 120.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.06, 216.47 and 120.15 is: 165.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.06 : 216.47 = 120.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.06/216.47 = 120.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.06x = 216.47 × 120.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.06x = 26,009.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,009.17/157.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.60

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