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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.02, 235.52 and 92.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.02, 235.52 and 92.76 is: 139.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.02 : 235.52 = 92.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.02/235.52 = 92.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.02x = 235.52 × 92.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.02x = 21,846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,846.84/157.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.13

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