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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 237.25 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 237.25 and 66.84 is: 100.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 237.25 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/237.25 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 237.25 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 15,857.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,857.79/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.31

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