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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 217.36 and 95.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 217.36 and 95.37 is: 131.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 217.36 = 95.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/217.36 = 95.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 217.36 × 95.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 20,729.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,729.62/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.61

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