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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.42, 237.74 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.42, 237.74 and 67.14 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.42 : 237.74 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.42/237.74 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.42x = 237.74 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.42x = 15,961.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,961.53/158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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