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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 235.38 and 120.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 235.38 and 120.96 is: 181.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 235.38 = 120.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/235.38 = 120.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 235.38 × 120.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 28,471.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,471.56/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.12

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