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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.50, 237.72 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.50, 237.72 and 67.20 is: 100.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.50 : 237.72 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.50/237.72 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.50x = 237.72 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.50x = 15,974.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,974.78/158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.79

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