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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.41, 236.15 and 66.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.41, 236.15 and 66.15 is: 99.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.41 : 236.15 = 66.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.41/236.15 = 66.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.41x = 236.15 × 66.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.41x = 15,621.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,621.24/157.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.24

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