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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 217.22 and 94.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 217.22 and 94.48 is: 130.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 217.22 = 94.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/217.22 = 94.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 217.22 × 94.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 20,522.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,522.95/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.32

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