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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 237.20 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 237.20 and 66.88 is: 100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 237.20 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/237.20 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 237.20 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 15,862.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,862.75/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.27

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