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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.05, 236.90 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.05, 236.90 and 66.72 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.05 : 236.90 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.05/236.90 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.05x = 236.90 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.05x = 15,805.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,805.97/158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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