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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 157.99, 236.93 and 66.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 157.99, 236.93 and 66.67 is: 99.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    157.99 : 236.93 = 66.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    157.99/236.93 = 66.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    157.99x = 236.93 × 66.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    157.99x = 15,796.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,796.12/157.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.98

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