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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.97, 217.98 and 95.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.97, 217.98 and 95.83 is: 132.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.97 : 217.98 = 95.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.97/217.98 = 95.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.97x = 217.98 × 95.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.97x = 20,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,888.48/157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.23

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