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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 217.94 and 99.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 217.94 and 99.69 is: 137.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 217.94 = 99.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/217.94 = 99.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 217.94 × 99.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 21,725.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,725.94/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.58

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