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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.78, 236.63 and 66.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.78, 236.63 and 66.48 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.78 : 236.63 = 66.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.78/236.63 = 66.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.78x = 236.63 × 66.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.78x = 15,730.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,730.83/157.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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