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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.62, 236.49 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.62, 236.49 and 66.33 is: 99.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.62 : 236.49 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.62/236.49 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.62x = 236.49 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.62x = 15,686.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,686.38/157.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.52

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