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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 237.04 and 66.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 237.04 and 66.78 is: 100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 237.04 = 66.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/237.04 = 66.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 237.04 × 66.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 15,828.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,828.01/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.18

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