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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.95, 236.77 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.95, 236.77 and 66.67 is: 99.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.95 : 236.77 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.95/236.77 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.95x = 236.77 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.95x = 15,785.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,785.46/157.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.94

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