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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.08, 216.57 and 119.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.08, 216.57 and 119.73 is: 165.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.08 : 216.57 = 119.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.08/216.57 = 119.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.08x = 216.57 × 119.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.08x = 25,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,929.93/157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.07

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