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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.05, 216.68 and 91.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.05, 216.68 and 91.58 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.05 : 216.68 = 91.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.05/216.68 = 91.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.05x = 216.68 × 91.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.05x = 19,842.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,842.01/157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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