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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 216.60 and 94.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 216.60 and 94.82 is: 130.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 216.60 = 94.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/216.60 = 94.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 216.60 × 94.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 20,536.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,536.93/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.78

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