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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 216.59 and 122.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 216.59 and 122.13 is: 168.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 216.59 = 122.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/216.59 = 122.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 216.59 × 122.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 26,451.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,451.53/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.31

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