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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.35, 217.07 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.35, 217.07 and 91.85 is: 126.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.35 : 217.07 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.35/217.07 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.35x = 217.07 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.35x = 19,936.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,936.33/157.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.70

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