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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.09, 235.36 and 99.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.09, 235.36 and 99.45 is: 149.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.09 : 235.36 = 99.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.09/235.36 = 99.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.09x = 235.36 × 99.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.09x = 23,406.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,406.55/157.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.00

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