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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 237.84 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 237.84 and 73.04 is: 109.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 237.84 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/237.84 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 237.84 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 17,371.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,371.83/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.62

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