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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.05, 216.68 and 94.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.05, 216.68 and 94.86 is: 130.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.05 : 216.68 = 94.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.05/216.68 = 94.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.05x = 216.68 × 94.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.05x = 20,554.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,554.26/157.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.88

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