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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.23, 217.08 and 99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.23, 217.08 and 99 is: 136.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.23 : 217.08 = 99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.23/217.08 = 99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.23x = 217.08 × 99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.23x = 21,490.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490.92/157.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.68

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