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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.45, 237.68 and 67.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.45, 237.68 and 67.02 is: 100.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.45 : 237.68 = 67.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.45/237.68 = 67.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.45x = 237.68 × 67.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.45x = 15,929.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,929.31/158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.53

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