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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 237.93 and 107.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 237.93 and 107.36 is: 161.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 237.93 = 107.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/237.93 = 107.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 237.93 × 107.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 25,544.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,544.16/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.03

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