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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 217.31 and 120.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 217.31 and 120.93 is: 167.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 217.31 = 120.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/217.31 = 120.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 217.31 × 120.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 26,278.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,278.15/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.04

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