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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.46, 217.32 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.46, 217.32 and 95.30 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.46 : 217.32 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.46/217.32 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.46x = 217.32 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.46x = 20,709.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,709.51/157.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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