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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.50, 235.99 and 65.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.50, 235.99 and 65.99 is: 98.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.50 : 235.99 = 65.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.50/235.99 = 65.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.50x = 235.99 × 65.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.50x = 15,573.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,573.41/157.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.88

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