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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.86, 236.34 and 92.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.86, 236.34 and 92.73 is: 138.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.86 : 236.34 = 92.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.86/236.34 = 92.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.86x = 236.34 × 92.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.86x = 21,915.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,915.81/157.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.83

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