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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.16, 216.89 and 95.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.16, 216.89 and 95.03 is: 131.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.16 : 216.89 = 95.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.16/216.89 = 95.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.16x = 216.89 × 95.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.16x = 20,609.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,609.50/157.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.14

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