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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.54, 217.44 and 92.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.54, 217.44 and 92.05 is: 127.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.54 : 217.44 = 92.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.54/217.44 = 92.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.54x = 217.44 × 92.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.54x = 20,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,015.35/157.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.05

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