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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.25, 217.01 and 99.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.25, 217.01 and 99.03 is: 136.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.25 : 217.01 = 99.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.25/217.01 = 99.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.25x = 217.01 × 99.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.25x = 21,490.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,490.50/157.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.66

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