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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 216.51 and 120.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 216.51 and 120.30 is: 165.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 216.51 = 120.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/216.51 = 120.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 216.51 × 120.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 26,046.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,046.15/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.53

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