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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 217.33 and 92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 217.33 and 92 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 217.33 = 92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/217.33 = 92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 217.33 × 92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 19,994.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,994.36/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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