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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 217.34 and 92.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 217.34 and 92.03 is: 126.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 217.34 = 92.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/217.34 = 92.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 217.34 × 92.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 20,000.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,000.25/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.97

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