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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 217.95 and 131.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 217.95 and 131.65 is: 181.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 217.95 = 131.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/217.95 = 131.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 217.95 × 131.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 28,692.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,692.08/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.69

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