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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.71, 236.48 and 92.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.71, 236.48 and 92.72 is: 139.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.71 : 236.48 = 92.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.71/236.48 = 92.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.71x = 236.48 × 92.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.71x = 21,926.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,926.01/157.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.03

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