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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.74, 236.74 and 66.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.74, 236.74 and 66.54 is: 99.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.74 : 236.74 = 66.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.74/236.74 = 66.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.74x = 236.74 × 66.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.74x = 15,752.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,752.68/157.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.86

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