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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.84, 218.11 and 121.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.84, 218.11 and 121.25 is: 167.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.84 : 218.11 = 121.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.84/218.11 = 121.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.84x = 218.11 × 121.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.84x = 26,445.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,445.84/157.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.55

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