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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.21, 235.82 and 99.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.21, 235.82 and 99.47 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.21 : 235.82 = 99.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.21/235.82 = 99.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.21x = 235.82 × 99.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.21x = 23,457.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,457.85/157.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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