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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 236.97 and 64.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 236.97 and 64.19 is: 96.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 236.97 = 64.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/236.97 = 64.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 236.97 × 64.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 15,209.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,209.92/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.25

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