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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.58, 217.46 and 95.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.58, 217.46 and 95.43 is: 131.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.58 : 217.46 = 95.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.58/217.46 = 95.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.58x = 217.46 × 95.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.58x = 20,751.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,751.73/157.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.69

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