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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.46, 237.48 and 67.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.46, 237.48 and 67.04 is: 100.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.46 : 237.48 = 67.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.46/237.48 = 67.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.46x = 237.48 × 67.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.46x = 15,920.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,920.66/158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.47

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