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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.37, 217.08 and 99.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.37, 217.08 and 99.11 is: 136.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.37 : 217.08 = 99.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.37/217.08 = 99.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.37x = 217.08 × 99.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.37x = 21,513.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,513.71/157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.71

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