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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.67, 236.45 and 92.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.67, 236.45 and 92.66 is: 138.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.67 : 236.45 = 92.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.67/236.45 = 92.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.67x = 236.45 × 92.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.67x = 21,907.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,907.81/157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.95

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