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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 237.68 and 73.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 237.68 and 73.04 is: 109.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 237.68 = 73.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/237.68 = 73.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 237.68 × 73.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 17,360.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,360.15/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.49

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