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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.39, 217.18 and 95.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.39, 217.18 and 95.23 is: 131.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.39 : 217.18 = 95.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.39/217.18 = 95.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.39x = 217.18 × 95.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.39x = 20,682.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,682.05/157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.41

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