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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.60, 236.42 and 66.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.60, 236.42 and 66.27 is: 99.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.60 : 236.42 = 66.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.60/236.42 = 66.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.60x = 236.42 × 66.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.60x = 15,667.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,667.03/157.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.41

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