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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.37, 235.96 and 66.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.37, 235.96 and 66.11 is: 99.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.37 : 235.96 = 66.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.37/235.96 = 66.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.37x = 235.96 × 66.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.37x = 15,599.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599.32/157.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.13

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