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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.61, 236.43 and 66.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.61, 236.43 and 66.37 is: 99.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.61 : 236.43 = 66.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.61/236.43 = 66.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.61x = 236.43 × 66.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.61x = 15,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,691.80/157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.56

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