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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237.38 and 65.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237.38 and 65.70 is: 98.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237.38 = 65.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237.38 = 65.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237.38 × 65.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 15,595.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,595.87/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.55

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