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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 237.55 and 107.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 237.55 and 107.00 is: 160.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 237.55 = 107.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/237.55 = 107.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 237.55 × 107.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 25,416.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,416.13/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.38

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