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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.52, 236.21 and 66.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.52, 236.21 and 66.17 is: 99.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.52 : 236.21 = 66.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.52/236.21 = 66.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.52x = 236.21 × 66.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.52x = 15,629.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,629.13/157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.22

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