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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.03, 235.34 and 65.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.03, 235.34 and 65.66 is: 98.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.03 : 235.34 = 65.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.03/235.34 = 65.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.03x = 235.34 × 65.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.03x = 15,452.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,452.10/157.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.41

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