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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.92, 236.86 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.92, 236.86 and 66.59 is: 99.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.92 : 236.86 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.92/236.86 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.92x = 236.86 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.92x = 15,772.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,772.04/157.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.88

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