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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 218.03 and 121.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 218.03 and 121.01 is: 167.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 218.03 = 121.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/218.03 = 121.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 218.03 × 121.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 26,382.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,382.12/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.06

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