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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.61, 236.25 and 66.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.61, 236.25 and 66.29 is: 99.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.61 : 236.25 = 66.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.61/236.25 = 66.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.61x = 236.25 × 66.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.61x = 15,659.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,659.83/157.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.36

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