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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.73, 217.54 and 95.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.73, 217.54 and 95.53 is: 131.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.73 : 217.54 = 95.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.73/217.54 = 95.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.73x = 217.54 × 95.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.73x = 20,781.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,781.04/157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.75

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