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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.26, 235.72 and 66.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.26, 235.72 and 66.02 is: 98.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.26 : 235.72 = 66.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.26/235.72 = 66.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.26x = 235.72 × 66.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.26x = 15,561.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,561.90/157.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.96

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