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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 217.78 and 95.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 217.78 and 95.65 is: 131.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 217.78 = 95.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/217.78 = 95.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 217.78 × 95.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 20,829.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,829.87/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.99

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