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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.68, 216.97 and 120.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.68, 216.97 and 120.83 is: 166.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.68 : 216.97 = 120.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.68/216.97 = 120.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.68x = 216.97 × 120.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.68x = 26,215.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,215.10/157.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.26

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