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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.28, 217.16 and 99.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.28, 217.16 and 99.16 is: 136.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.28 : 217.16 = 99.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.28/217.16 = 99.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.28x = 217.16 × 99.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.28x = 21,533.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,533.59/157.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.91

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