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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.00, 237.17 and 66.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.00, 237.17 and 66.74 is: 100.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.00 : 237.17 = 66.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.00/237.17 = 66.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.00x = 237.17 × 66.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.00x = 15,827.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,827.21/158.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.17

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