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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.76, 217.91 and 121.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.76, 217.91 and 121.37 is: 167.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.76 : 217.91 = 121.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.76/217.91 = 121.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.76x = 217.91 × 121.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.76x = 26,447.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,447.74/157.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.65

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