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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 217.49 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 217.49 and 92.12 is: 127.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 217.49 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/217.49 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 217.49 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 20,034.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,034.85/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.14

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