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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.56, 236.35 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.56, 236.35 and 66.31 is: 99.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.56 : 236.35 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.56/236.35 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.56x = 236.35 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.56x = 15,672.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,672.37/157.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.47

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