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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.48, 236.08 and 66.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.48, 236.08 and 66.19 is: 99.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.48 : 236.08 = 66.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.48/236.08 = 66.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.48x = 236.08 × 66.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.48x = 15,626.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,626.23/157.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.22

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