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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 217.38 and 92.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 217.38 and 92.08 is: 127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 217.38 = 92.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/217.38 = 92.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 217.38 × 92.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 20,016.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,016.35/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.10

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