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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 235.68 and 120.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 235.68 and 120.84 is: 181.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 235.68 = 120.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/235.68 = 120.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 235.68 × 120.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 28,479.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,479.57/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.01

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