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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.47, 236.11 and 92.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.47, 236.11 and 92.44 is: 138.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.47 : 236.11 = 92.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.47/236.11 = 92.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.47x = 236.11 × 92.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.47x = 21,826.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,826.01/157.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.60

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