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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.18, 216.91 and 91.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.18, 216.91 and 91.68 is: 126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.18 : 216.91 = 91.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.18/216.91 = 91.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.18x = 216.91 × 91.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.18x = 19,886.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,886.31/157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.52

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