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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.23, 237.21 and 106.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.23, 237.21 and 106.71 is: 159.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.23 : 237.21 = 106.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.23/237.21 = 106.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.23x = 237.21 × 106.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.23x = 25,311.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,311.39/158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.96

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