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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.71, 217.62 and 92.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.71, 217.62 and 92.21 is: 127.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.71 : 217.62 = 92.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.71/217.62 = 92.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.71x = 217.62 × 92.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.71x = 20,067.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,067.28/157.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.24

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