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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.57, 217.48 and 94.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.57, 217.48 and 94.55 is: 130.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.57 : 217.48 = 94.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.57/217.48 = 94.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.57x = 217.48 × 94.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.57x = 20,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,562.73/157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.50

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