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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.82, 236.14 and 99.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.82, 236.14 and 99.06 is: 148.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.82 : 236.14 = 99.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.82/236.14 = 99.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.82x = 236.14 × 99.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.82x = 23,392.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,392.03/157.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 148.22

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