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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 218.07 and 122.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 218.07 and 122.93 is: 169.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 218.07 = 122.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/218.07 = 122.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 218.07 × 122.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 26,807.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,807.95/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.87

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