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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.57, 217.22 and 120.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.57, 217.22 and 120.66 is: 166.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.57 : 217.22 = 120.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.57/217.22 = 120.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.57x = 217.22 × 120.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.57x = 26,210.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,210.69/157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.34

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