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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.59, 236.23 and 66.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.59, 236.23 and 66.20 is: 99.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.59 : 236.23 = 66.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.59/236.23 = 66.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.59x = 236.23 × 66.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.59x = 15,637.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,637.08/157.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.23

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