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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 217.50 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 217.50 and 95.48 is: 131.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 217.50 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/217.50 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 217.50 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 20,766.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,766.27/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.72

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