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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 237.23 and 66.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 237.23 and 66.86 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 237.23 = 66.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/237.23 = 66.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 237.23 × 66.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 15,861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,861.20/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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