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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 237.36 and 71.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 237.36 and 71.64 is: 107.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 237.36 = 71.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/237.36 = 71.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 237.36 × 71.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 17,004.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,004.47/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.38

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