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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.91, 217.67 and 122.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.91, 217.67 and 122.88 is: 169.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.91 : 217.67 = 122.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.91/217.67 = 122.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.91x = 217.67 × 122.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.91x = 26,746.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,746.86/157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.38

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