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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.43, 217.25 and 99.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.43, 217.25 and 99.20 is: 136.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.43 : 217.25 = 99.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.43/217.25 = 99.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.43x = 217.25 × 99.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.43x = 21,549.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,549.62/157.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.89

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