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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.29, 235.52 and 99.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.29, 235.52 and 99.37 is: 148.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.29 : 235.52 = 99.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.29/235.52 = 99.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.29x = 235.52 × 99.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.29x = 23,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,403.62/157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.79

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