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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.87, 236.80 and 66.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.87, 236.80 and 66.63 is: 99.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.87 : 236.80 = 66.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.87/236.80 = 66.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.87x = 236.80 × 66.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.87x = 15,777.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,777.98/157.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.95

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