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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 217.76 and 92.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 217.76 and 92.31 is: 127.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 217.76 = 92.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/217.76 = 92.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 217.76 × 92.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 20,101.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,101.43/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.37

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