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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.72, 236.66 and 66.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.72, 236.66 and 66.50 is: 99.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.72 : 236.66 = 66.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.72/236.66 = 66.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.72x = 236.66 × 66.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.72x = 15,737.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,737.89/157.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.78

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