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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 217.25 and 91.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 217.25 and 91.94 is: 126.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 217.25 = 91.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/217.25 = 91.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 217.25 × 91.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 19,973.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,973.97/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.87

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