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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.57, 236.45 and 66.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.57, 236.45 and 66.31 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.57 : 236.45 = 66.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.57/236.45 = 66.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.57x = 236.45 × 66.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.57x = 15,679.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,679.00/157.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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