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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.75, 217.70 and 92.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.75, 217.70 and 92.26 is: 127.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.75 : 217.70 = 92.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.75/217.70 = 92.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.75x = 217.70 × 92.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.75x = 20,085.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,085.00/157.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.32

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