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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.30, 237.50 and 71.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.30, 237.50 and 71.65 is: 107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.30 : 237.50 = 71.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.30/237.50 = 71.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.30x = 237.50 × 71.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.30x = 17,015.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,015.33/158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.49

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