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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.03, 216.63 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.03, 216.63 and 94.82 is: 130.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.03 : 216.63 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.03/216.63 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.03x = 216.63 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.03x = 20,540.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,540.86/157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.81

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