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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 237.47 and 71.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 237.47 and 71.63 is: 107.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 237.47 = 71.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/237.47 = 71.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 237.47 × 71.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 17,009.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,009.98/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.45

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