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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.57, 217.38 and 99.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.57, 217.38 and 99.25 is: 136.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.57 : 217.38 = 99.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.57/217.38 = 99.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.57x = 217.38 × 99.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.57x = 21,574.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,574.79/157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 136.92

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