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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.12, 216.83 and 94.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.12, 216.83 and 94.97 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.12 : 216.83 = 94.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.12/216.83 = 94.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.12x = 216.83 × 94.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.12x = 20,592.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,592.35/157.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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