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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.66, 236.55 and 66.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.66, 236.55 and 66.34 is: 99.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.66 : 236.55 = 66.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.66/236.55 = 66.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.66x = 236.55 × 66.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.66x = 15,692.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,692.73/157.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.54

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