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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.73, 236.27 and 99.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.73, 236.27 and 99.92 is: 149.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.73 : 236.27 = 99.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.73/236.27 = 99.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.73x = 236.27 × 99.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.73x = 23,608.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,608.94/157.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.68

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