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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 237.24 and 66.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 237.24 and 66.91 is: 100.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 237.24 = 66.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/237.24 = 66.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 237.24 × 66.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 15,873.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,873.73/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.28

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