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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.01, 237.01 and 72.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.01, 237.01 and 72.51 is: 108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.01 : 237.01 = 72.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.01/237.01 = 72.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.01x = 237.01 × 72.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.01x = 17,185.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,185.23/158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.76

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