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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.34, 217.16 and 99.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.34, 217.16 and 99.13 is: 136.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.34 : 217.16 = 99.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.34/217.16 = 99.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.34x = 217.16 × 99.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.34x = 21,527.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,527.07/157.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.82

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