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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 216.97 and 95.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 216.97 and 95.08 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 216.97 = 95.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/216.97 = 95.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 216.97 × 95.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 20,629.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,629.51/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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