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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 237.15 and 71.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 237.15 and 71.46 is: 107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 237.15 = 71.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/237.15 = 71.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 237.15 × 71.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 16,946.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,946.74/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.25

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