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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.45, 237.69 and 107.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.45, 237.69 and 107.19 is: 160.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.45 : 237.69 = 107.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.45/237.69 = 107.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.45x = 237.69 × 107.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.45x = 25,477.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,477.99/158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.80

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