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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.20, 216.93 and 90.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.20, 216.93 and 90.81 is: 125.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.20 : 216.93 = 90.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.20/216.93 = 90.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.20x = 216.93 × 90.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.20x = 19,699.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,699.78/157.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.32

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