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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.91, 217.92 and 92.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.91, 217.92 and 92.42 is: 127.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.91 : 217.92 = 92.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.91/217.92 = 92.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.91x = 217.92 × 92.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.91x = 20,139.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,139.08/157.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.54

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