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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.42, 217.28 and 95.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.42, 217.28 and 95.29 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.42 : 217.28 = 95.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.42/217.28 = 95.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.42x = 217.28 × 95.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.42x = 20,704.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,704.61/157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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