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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 237.09 and 106.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 237.09 and 106.60 is: 159.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 237.09 = 106.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/237.09 = 106.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 237.09 × 106.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 25,273.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,273.79/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.58

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