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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.08, 235.56 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.08, 235.56 and 92.07 is: 138.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.08 : 235.56 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.08/235.56 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.08x = 235.56 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.08x = 21,688.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,688.01/157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.07

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