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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.83, 236.70 and 92.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.83, 236.70 and 92.85 is: 139.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.83 : 236.70 = 92.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.83/236.70 = 92.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.83x = 236.70 × 92.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.83x = 21,977.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,977.60/157.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.25

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