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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.22, 217.02 and 95.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.22, 217.02 and 95.10 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.22 : 217.02 = 95.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.22/217.02 = 95.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.22x = 217.02 × 95.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.22x = 20,638.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,638.60/157.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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