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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.63, 217.51 and 92.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.63, 217.51 and 92.16 is: 127.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.63 : 217.51 = 92.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.63/217.51 = 92.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.63x = 217.51 × 92.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.63x = 20,045.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045.72/157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.17

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