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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.38, 217.18 and 99.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.38, 217.18 and 99.26 is: 136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.38 : 217.18 = 99.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.38/217.18 = 99.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.38x = 217.18 × 99.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.38x = 21,557.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,557.29/157.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.98

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