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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.18, 216.89 and 94.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.18, 216.89 and 94.19 is: 129.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.18 : 216.89 = 94.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.18/216.89 = 94.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.18x = 216.89 × 94.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.18x = 20,428.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,428.01/157.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.96

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