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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.93, 218.02 and 121.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.93, 218.02 and 121.17 is: 167.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.93 : 218.02 = 121.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.93/218.02 = 121.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.93x = 218.02 × 121.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.93x = 26,417.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,417.18/157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.27

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