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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 237.05 and 72.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 237.05 and 72.53 is: 108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 237.05 = 72.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/237.05 = 72.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 237.05 × 72.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 17,193.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,193.65/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.80

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