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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.63, 217.47 and 99.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.63, 217.47 and 99.31 is: 137.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.63 : 217.47 = 99.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.63/217.47 = 99.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.63x = 217.47 × 99.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.63x = 21,596.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,596.95/157.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.01

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