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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 217.36 and 99.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 217.36 and 99.32 is: 137.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 217.36 = 99.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/217.36 = 99.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 217.36 × 99.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 21,588.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,588.20/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.07

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