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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.94, 217.97 and 99.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.94, 217.97 and 99.73 is: 137.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.94 : 217.97 = 99.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.94/217.97 = 99.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.94x = 217.97 × 99.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.94x = 21,738.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,738.15/157.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 137.64

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