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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 217.06 and 95.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 217.06 and 95.19 is: 131.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 217.06 = 95.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/217.06 = 95.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 217.06 × 95.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 20,660.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,660.38/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.33

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