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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 216.87 and 120.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 216.87 and 120.28 is: 166.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 216.87 = 120.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/216.87 = 120.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 216.87 × 120.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 26,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,085.67/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.01

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