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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.93, 217.95 and 91.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.93, 217.95 and 91.54 is: 126.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.93 : 217.95 = 91.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.93/217.95 = 91.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.93x = 217.95 × 91.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.93x = 19,951.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,951.14/157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.33

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