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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.61, 217.50 and 92.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.61, 217.50 and 92.13 is: 127.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.61 : 217.50 = 92.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.61/217.50 = 92.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.61x = 217.50 × 92.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.61x = 20,037.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,037.19/157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.13

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