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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.11, 235.80 and 92.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.11, 235.80 and 92.18 is: 138.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.11 : 235.80 = 92.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.11/235.80 = 92.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.11x = 235.80 × 92.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.11x = 21,734.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,734.87/157.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.34

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