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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.04, 235.59 and 65.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.04, 235.59 and 65.77 is: 98.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.04 : 235.59 = 65.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.04/235.59 = 65.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.04x = 235.59 × 65.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.04x = 15,493.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,493.25/157.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.66

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