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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.96, 218.01 and 95.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.96, 218.01 and 95.79 is: 132.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.96 : 218.01 = 95.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.96/218.01 = 95.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.96x = 218.01 × 95.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.96x = 20,883.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,883.18/157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.21

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