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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.15, 237.33 and 66.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.15, 237.33 and 66.89 is: 100.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.15 : 237.33 = 66.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.15/237.33 = 66.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.15x = 237.33 × 66.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.15x = 15,875.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,875.60/158.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.38

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