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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.62, 236.37 and 66.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.62, 236.37 and 66.36 is: 99.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 236.37 = 66.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/236.37 = 66.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 236.37 × 66.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 15,685.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,685.51/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.51

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