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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 217.46 and 92.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 217.46 and 92.11 is: 127.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 217.46 = 92.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/217.46 = 92.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 217.46 × 92.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 20,030.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,030.24/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.11

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