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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 217.34 and 95.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 217.34 and 95.31 is: 131.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 217.34 = 95.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/217.34 = 95.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 217.34 × 95.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 20,713.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,713.23/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.52

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