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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.43, 236.13 and 92.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.43, 236.13 and 92.22 is: 138.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.43 : 236.13 = 92.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.43/236.13 = 92.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.43x = 236.13 × 92.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.43x = 21,775.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,775.91/157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.33

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