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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 217.16 and 91.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 217.16 and 91.88 is: 126.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 217.16 = 91.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/217.16 = 91.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 217.16 × 91.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 19,951.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951.12/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.75

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