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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 235.50 and 92.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 235.50 and 92.04 is: 137.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 235.50 = 92.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/235.50 = 92.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 235.50 × 92.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 21,675.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,675.42/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.88

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