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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.29, 236.03 and 65.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.29, 236.03 and 65.98 is: 99.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.29 : 236.03 = 65.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.29/236.03 = 65.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.29x = 236.03 × 65.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.29x = 15,573.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573.22/157.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.01

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