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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.21, 216.86 and 95.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.21, 216.86 and 95.01 is: 131.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.21 : 216.86 = 95.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.21/216.86 = 95.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.21x = 216.86 × 95.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.21x = 20,603.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,603.11/157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.06

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