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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 217.92 and 99.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 217.92 and 99.70 is: 137.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 217.92 = 99.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/217.92 = 99.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 217.92 × 99.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 21,726.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,726.62/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.56

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