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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.10, 235.64 and 99.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.10, 235.64 and 99.15 is: 148.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.10 : 235.64 = 99.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.10/235.64 = 99.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.10x = 235.64 × 99.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.10x = 23,363.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,363.21/157.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.72

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