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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.21, 237.20 and 106.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.21, 237.20 and 106.70 is: 159.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.21 : 237.20 = 106.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.21/237.20 = 106.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.21x = 237.20 × 106.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.21x = 25,307.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,307.52/158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.97

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