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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.74, 217.66 and 95.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.74, 217.66 and 95.54 is: 131.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.74 : 217.66 = 95.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.74/217.66 = 95.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.74x = 217.66 × 95.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.74x = 20,795.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,795.24/157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.83

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