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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.42, 237.56 and 67.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.42, 237.56 and 67.07 is: 100.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.42 : 237.56 = 67.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.42/237.56 = 67.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.42x = 237.56 × 67.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.42x = 15,931.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,931.63/158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.57

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