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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 237.60 and 67.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 237.60 and 67.08 is: 100.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 237.60 = 67.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/237.60 = 67.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 237.60 × 67.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 15,938.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,938.21/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.64

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