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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.49, 236.17 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.49, 236.17 and 66.07 is: 99.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.49 : 236.17 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.49/236.17 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.49x = 236.17 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.49x = 15,602.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,602.43/157.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.07

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