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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 235.84 and 120.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 235.84 and 120.22 is: 180.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 235.84 = 120.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/235.84 = 120.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 235.84 × 120.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 28,352.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,352.68/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.45

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