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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 236.14 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 236.14 and 99.70 is: 149.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 236.14 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/236.14 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 236.14 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 23,543.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,543.16/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.46

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