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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.79, 217.75 and 95.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.79, 217.75 and 95.58 is: 131.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.79 : 217.75 = 95.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.79/217.75 = 95.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.79x = 217.75 × 95.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.79x = 20,812.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,812.55/157.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.90

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