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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 217.65 and 121.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 217.65 and 121.18 is: 166.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 217.65 = 121.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/217.65 = 121.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 217.65 × 121.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 26,374.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,374.83/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.99

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