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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.41, 237.48 and 67.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.41, 237.48 and 67.05 is: 100.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.41 : 237.48 = 67.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.41/237.48 = 67.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.41x = 237.48 × 67.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.41x = 15,923.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,923.03/158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.52

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