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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.97, 218.03 and 92.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.97, 218.03 and 92.49 is: 127.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.97 : 218.03 = 92.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.97/218.03 = 92.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.97x = 218.03 × 92.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.97x = 20,165.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,165.83/157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.65

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