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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 236 and 66.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 236 and 66.03 is: 99.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 236 = 66.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/236 = 66.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 236 × 66.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 15,583.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,583.08/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.05

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