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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 216.94 and 120.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 216.94 and 120.54 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 216.94 = 120.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/216.94 = 120.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 216.94 × 120.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 26,149.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,149.95/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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