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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.81, 217.82 and 99.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.81, 217.82 and 99.63 is: 137.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.81 : 217.82 = 99.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.81/217.82 = 99.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.81x = 217.82 × 99.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.81x = 21,701.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,701.41/157.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.52

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