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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.46, 237.79 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.46, 237.79 and 67.13 is: 100.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.46 : 237.79 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.46/237.79 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.46x = 237.79 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.46x = 15,962.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,962.25/158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.74

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