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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.86, 217.86 and 92.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.86, 217.86 and 92.37 is: 127.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.86 : 217.86 = 92.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.86/217.86 = 92.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.86x = 217.86 × 92.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.86x = 20,123.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,123.73/157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.48

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