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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 217.25 and 87.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 217.25 and 87.49 is: 120.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 217.25 = 87.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/217.25 = 87.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 217.25 × 87.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 19,007.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,007.36/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.73

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