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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 237.35 and 107.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 237.35 and 107.21 is: 160.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 237.35 = 107.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/237.35 = 107.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 237.35 × 107.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 25,446.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,446.29/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.81

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