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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 217.18 and 99.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 217.18 and 99.19 is: 136.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 217.18 = 99.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/217.18 = 99.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 217.18 × 99.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 21,542.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,542.48/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.86

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