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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.88, 236.64 and 66.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.88, 236.64 and 66.52 is: 99.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.88 : 236.64 = 66.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.88/236.64 = 66.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.88x = 236.64 × 66.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.88x = 15,741.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,741.29/157.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.70

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