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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.70, 217.40 and 99.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.70, 217.40 and 99.38 is: 137.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.70 : 217.40 = 99.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.70/217.40 = 99.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.70x = 217.40 × 99.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.70x = 21,603.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,603.63/157.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.00

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