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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.97, 236.98 and 66.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.97, 236.98 and 66.68 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.97 : 236.98 = 66.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.97/236.98 = 66.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.97x = 236.98 × 66.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.97x = 15,801.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,801.83/157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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