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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 236.05 and 66.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 236.05 and 66.13 is: 99.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 236.05 = 66.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/236.05 = 66.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 236.05 × 66.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 15,609.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,609.23/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.12

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