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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 217.26 and 99.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 217.26 and 99.24 is: 136.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 217.26 = 99.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/217.26 = 99.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 217.26 × 99.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 21,560.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,560.88/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.95

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