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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.21, 235.89 and 92.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.21, 235.89 and 92.23 is: 138.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.21 : 235.89 = 92.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.21/235.89 = 92.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.21x = 235.89 × 92.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.21x = 21,756.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,756.13/157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.39

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