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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 237.37 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 237.37 and 66.88 is: 100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 237.37 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/237.37 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 237.37 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 15,873.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,873.78/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.35

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