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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.36, 236.00 and 99.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.36, 236.00 and 99.50 is: 149.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.36 : 236.00 = 99.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.36/236.00 = 99.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.36x = 236.00 × 99.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.36x = 23,480.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,480.51/157.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.22

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