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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 216.66 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 216.66 and 120.22 is: 165.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 216.66 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/216.66 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 216.66 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 26,046.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,046.87/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.78

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