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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 216.98 and 99.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 216.98 and 99.04 is: 136.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 216.98 = 99.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/216.98 = 99.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 216.98 × 99.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 21,489.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,489.70/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.63

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