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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 236.21 and 92.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 236.21 and 92.58 is: 138.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 236.21 = 92.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/236.21 = 92.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 236.21 × 92.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 21,867.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,867.86/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.78

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