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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 238.03 and 73.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 238.03 and 73.13 is: 109.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 238.03 = 73.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/238.03 = 73.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 238.03 × 73.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 17,405.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,405.76/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.73

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