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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.38, 217.22 and 91.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.38, 217.22 and 91.91 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.38 : 217.22 = 91.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.38/217.22 = 91.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.38x = 217.22 × 91.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.38x = 19,963.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,963.14/157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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