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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.42, 236.16 and 66.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.42, 236.16 and 66.09 is: 99.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.42 : 236.16 = 66.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.42/236.16 = 66.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.42x = 236.16 × 66.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.42x = 15,607.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,607.81/157.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.15

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