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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.40, 217.20 and 94.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.40, 217.20 and 94.42 is: 130.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.40 : 217.20 = 94.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.40/217.20 = 94.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.40x = 217.20 × 94.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.40x = 20,507.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,507.48/157.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.29

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