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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.98, 237.06 and 66.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.98, 237.06 and 66.66 is: 100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.98 : 237.06 = 66.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.98/237.06 = 66.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.98x = 237.06 × 66.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.98x = 15,802.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,802.42/157.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.03

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