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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 217.90 and 95.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 217.90 and 95.80 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 217.90 = 95.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/217.90 = 95.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 217.90 × 95.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 20,874.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,874.04/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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