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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.78, 217.73 and 95.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.78, 217.73 and 95.62 is: 131.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.78 : 217.73 = 95.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.78/217.73 = 95.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.78x = 217.73 × 95.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.78x = 20,820.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,820.45/157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.96

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