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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157, 216.66 and 91.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157, 216.66 and 91.48 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157 : 216.66 = 91.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157/216.66 = 91.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157x = 216.66 × 91.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157x = 19,820.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,820.06/157
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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