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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.70, 217.70 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.70, 217.70 and 95.59 is: 131.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.70 : 217.70 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.70/217.70 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.70x = 217.70 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.70x = 20,808.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,808.38/157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.95

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