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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 217.42 and 91.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 217.42 and 91.18 is: 125.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 217.42 = 91.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/217.42 = 91.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 217.42 × 91.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 19,823.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,823.58/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.82

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