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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.87, 217.85 and 92.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.87, 217.85 and 92.35 is: 127.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.87 : 217.85 = 92.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.87/217.85 = 92.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.87x = 217.85 × 92.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.87x = 20,117.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,117.99/157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.43

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