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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.80, 217.74 and 92.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.80, 217.74 and 92.34 is: 127.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.80 : 217.74 = 92.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.80/217.74 = 92.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.80x = 217.74 × 92.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.80x = 20,106.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,106.11/157.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.42

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