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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.62, 217.40 and 92.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.62, 217.40 and 92.12 is: 127.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 217.40 = 92.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/217.40 = 92.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 217.40 × 92.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 20,026.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,026.89/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.06

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