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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 237.30 and 66.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 237.30 and 66.94 is: 100.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 237.30 = 66.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/237.30 = 66.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 237.30 × 66.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 15,884.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,884.86/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.35

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