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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.14, 235.37 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.14, 235.37 and 92.07 is: 137.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.14 : 235.37 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.14/235.37 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.14x = 235.37 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.14x = 21,670.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,670.75/157.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.91

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