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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.24, 236.02 and 65.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.24, 236.02 and 65.99 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.24 : 236.02 = 65.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.24/236.02 = 65.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.24x = 236.02 × 65.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.24x = 15,574.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,574.96/157.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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