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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.28, 237.41 and 71.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.28, 237.41 and 71.59 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.28 : 237.41 = 71.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.28/237.41 = 71.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.28x = 237.41 × 71.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.28x = 16,996.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,996.18/158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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