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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.11, 236.98 and 71.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.11, 236.98 and 71.35 is: 106.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.11 : 236.98 = 71.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.11/236.98 = 71.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.11x = 236.98 × 71.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.11x = 16,908.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,908.52/158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.94

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