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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 235.89 and 121.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 235.89 and 121.29 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 235.89 = 121.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/235.89 = 121.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 235.89 × 121.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 28,611.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,611.10/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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