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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 217.91 and 92.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 217.91 and 92.41 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 217.91 = 92.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/217.91 = 92.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 217.91 × 92.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 20,137.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137.06/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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