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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.55, 237.79 and 67.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.55, 237.79 and 67.33 is: 100.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.55 : 237.79 = 67.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.55/237.79 = 67.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.55x = 237.79 × 67.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.55x = 16,010.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,010.40/158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.98

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