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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.69, 217.52 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.69, 217.52 and 95.48 is: 131.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.69 : 217.52 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.69/217.52 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.69x = 217.52 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.69x = 20,768.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,768.81/157.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.71

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