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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 217.16 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 217.16 and 91.88 is: 126.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 217.16 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/217.16 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 217.16 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 19,952.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952.66/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.81

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