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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.07, 216.75 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.07, 216.75 and 91.57 is: 126.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.07 : 216.75 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.07/216.75 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.07x = 216.75 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.07x = 19,847.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,847.80/157.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.36

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