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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.74, 217.62 and 92.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.74, 217.62 and 92.28 is: 127.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.74 : 217.62 = 92.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.74/217.62 = 92.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.74x = 217.62 × 92.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.74x = 20,081.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,081.97/157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.31

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