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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.55, 217.49 and 92.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.55, 217.49 and 92.07 is: 127.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.55 : 217.49 = 92.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.55/217.49 = 92.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.55x = 217.49 × 92.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.55x = 20,023.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,023.84/157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.10

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