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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.44, 236.22 and 99.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.44, 236.22 and 99.02 is: 148.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.44 : 236.22 = 99.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.44/236.22 = 99.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.44x = 236.22 × 99.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.44x = 23,390.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,390.72/157.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.57

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