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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.55, 217.41 and 91.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.55, 217.41 and 91.17 is: 125.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.55 : 217.41 = 91.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.55/217.41 = 91.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.55x = 217.41 × 91.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.55x = 19,821.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,821.27/157.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.81

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