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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.51, 236.34 and 66.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.51, 236.34 and 66.19 is: 99.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.51 : 236.34 = 66.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.51/236.34 = 66.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.51x = 236.34 × 66.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.51x = 15,643.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,643.34/157.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.32

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