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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 236.87 and 70.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 236.87 and 70.10 is: 105.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 236.87 = 70.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/236.87 = 70.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 236.87 × 70.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 16,604.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,604.59/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.07

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