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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.96, 217.86 and 95.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.96, 217.86 and 95.77 is: 132.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.96 : 217.86 = 95.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.96/217.86 = 95.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.96x = 217.86 × 95.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.96x = 20,864.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,864.45/157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.09

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