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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 217.62 and 131.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 217.62 and 131.63 is: 181.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 217.62 = 131.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/217.62 = 131.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 217.62 × 131.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 28,644.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,644.23/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 181.35

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