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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.42, 217.28 and 91.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.42, 217.28 and 91.96 is: 126.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.42 : 217.28 = 91.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.42/217.28 = 91.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.42x = 217.28 × 91.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.42x = 19,981.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,981.07/157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.93

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