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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.77, 217.72 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.77, 217.72 and 95.59 is: 131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.77 : 217.72 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.77/217.72 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.77x = 217.72 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.77x = 20,811.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,811.85/157.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.91

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