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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.01, 237.03 and 66.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.01, 237.03 and 66.76 is: 100.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.01 : 237.03 = 66.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.01/237.03 = 66.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.01x = 237.03 × 66.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.01x = 15,824.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,824.12/158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.15

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