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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.57, 236.43 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.57, 236.43 and 66.31 is: 99.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.57 : 236.43 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.57/236.43 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.57x = 236.43 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.57x = 15,677.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,677.08/157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.49

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