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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.97, 236.79 and 66.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.97, 236.79 and 66.56 is: 99.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.97 : 236.79 = 66.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.97/236.79 = 66.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.97x = 236.79 × 66.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.97x = 15,759.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,759.56/157.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.76

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