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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.10, 216.78 and 94.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.10, 216.78 and 94.94 is: 131.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.10 : 216.78 = 94.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.10/216.78 = 94.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.10x = 216.78 × 94.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.10x = 20,581.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,581.09/157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.01

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