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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 217.94 and 91.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 217.94 and 91.55 is: 126.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 217.94 = 91.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/217.94 = 91.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 217.94 × 91.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 19,952.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,952.95/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.35

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