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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.97, 236.91 and 66.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.97, 236.91 and 66.62 is: 99.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.97 : 236.91 = 66.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.97/236.91 = 66.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.97x = 236.91 × 66.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.97x = 15,782.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,782.94/157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.91

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