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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.25, 217.01 and 95.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.25, 217.01 and 95.07 is: 131.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.25 : 217.01 = 95.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.25/217.01 = 95.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.25x = 217.01 × 95.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.25x = 20,630.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,630.67/157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.20

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