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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.67, 236.75 and 99.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.67, 236.75 and 99.93 is: 150.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.67 : 236.75 = 99.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.67/236.75 = 99.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.67x = 236.75 × 99.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.67x = 23,657.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,657.93/157.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.05

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