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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 217.15 and 91.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 217.15 and 91.85 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 217.15 = 91.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/217.15 = 91.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 217.15 × 91.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 19,945.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,945.23/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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