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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.30, 217.04 and 91.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.30, 217.04 and 91.82 is: 126.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.30 : 217.04 = 91.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.30/217.04 = 91.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.30x = 217.04 × 91.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.30x = 19,928.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,928.61/157.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.69

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