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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 237.69 and 67.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 237.69 and 67.14 is: 100.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 237.69 = 67.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/237.69 = 67.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 237.69 × 67.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 15,958.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,958.51/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.73

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