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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.93, 217.92 and 99.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.93, 217.92 and 99.74 is: 137.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.93 : 217.92 = 99.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.93/217.92 = 99.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.93x = 217.92 × 99.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.93x = 21,735.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,735.89/157.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.63

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