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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 216.75 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 216.75 and 91.58 is: 126.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 216.75 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/216.75 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 216.75 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 19,849.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,849.97/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.40

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