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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.35, 237.41 and 66.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.35, 237.41 and 66.99 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.35 : 237.41 = 66.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.35/237.41 = 66.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.35x = 237.41 × 66.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.35x = 15,903.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,903.76/158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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