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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 237.89 and 71.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 237.89 and 71.87 is: 107.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 237.89 = 71.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/237.89 = 71.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 237.89 × 71.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 17,098.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,098.05/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.83

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