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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.11, 216.80 and 87.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.11, 216.80 and 87.16 is: 120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.11 : 216.80 = 87.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.11/216.80 = 87.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.11x = 216.80 × 87.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.11x = 18,896.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,896.86/157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.28

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