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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.67, 217.56 and 87.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.67, 217.56 and 87.73 is: 121.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.67 : 217.56 = 87.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.67/217.56 = 87.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.67x = 217.56 × 87.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.67x = 19,085.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,085.61/157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.05

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