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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.39, 236.10 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.39, 236.10 and 66.07 is: 99.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.39 : 236.10 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.39/236.10 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.39x = 236.10 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.39x = 15,599.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,599.30/157.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.11

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