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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.99, 217.98 and 91.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.99, 217.98 and 91.57 is: 126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.99 : 217.98 = 91.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.99/217.98 = 91.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.99x = 217.98 × 91.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.99x = 19,960.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,960.43/157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.34

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