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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.32, 216.98 and 99.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.32, 216.98 and 99.08 is: 136.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.32 : 216.98 = 99.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.32/216.98 = 99.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.32x = 216.98 × 99.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.32x = 21,498.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,498.38/157.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.65

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