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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 237.35 and 71.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 237.35 and 71.61 is: 107.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 237.35 = 71.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/237.35 = 71.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 237.35 × 71.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 16,996.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996.63/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.48

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