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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 237.53 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 237.53 and 67.04 is: 100.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 237.53 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/237.53 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 237.53 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 15,924.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,924.01/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.55

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