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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.08, 216.72 and 94.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.08, 216.72 and 94.90 is: 130.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.08 : 216.72 = 94.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.08/216.72 = 94.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.08x = 216.72 × 94.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.08x = 20,566.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,566.73/157.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.93

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