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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 237.39 and 67.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 237.39 and 67.02 is: 100.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 237.39 = 67.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/237.39 = 67.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 237.39 × 67.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 15,909.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,909.88/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.45

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