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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 237.62 and 71.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 237.62 and 71.67 is: 107.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 237.62 = 71.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/237.62 = 71.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 237.62 × 71.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 17,029.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,029.87/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.49

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