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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 217.07 and 91.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 217.07 and 91.79 is: 126.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 217.07 = 91.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/217.07 = 91.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 217.07 × 91.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 19,924.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,924.86/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.68

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