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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.89, 217.83 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.89, 217.83 and 95.79 is: 132.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.89 : 217.83 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.89/217.83 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.89x = 217.83 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.89x = 20,865.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,865.94/157.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.15

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