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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 217.56 and 120.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 217.56 and 120.60 is: 166.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 217.56 = 120.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/217.56 = 120.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 217.56 × 120.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 26,237.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,237.74/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.57

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