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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.93, 217.93 and 92.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.93, 217.93 and 92.47 is: 127.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.93 : 217.93 = 92.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.93/217.93 = 92.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.93x = 217.93 × 92.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.93x = 20,150.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,150.44/157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.59

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