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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.33, 236.16 and 66.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.33, 236.16 and 66.08 is: 99.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.33 : 236.16 = 66.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.33/236.16 = 66.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.33x = 236.16 × 66.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.33x = 15,605.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,605.45/157.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.19

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