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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.81, 217.68 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.81, 217.68 and 95.61 is: 131.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.81 : 217.68 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.81/217.68 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.81x = 217.68 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.81x = 20,812.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,812.38/157.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.88

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