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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 237.40 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 237.40 and 66.94 is: 100.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 237.40 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/237.40 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 237.40 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 15,891.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,891.56/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.44

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