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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.45, 237.51 and 71.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.45, 237.51 and 71.83 is: 107.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.45 : 237.51 = 71.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.45/237.51 = 71.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.45x = 237.51 × 71.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.45x = 17,059.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,059.75/158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.67

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