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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 238.02 and 72.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 238.02 and 72.03 is: 108.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 238.02 = 72.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/238.02 = 72.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 238.02 × 72.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 17,144.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,144.58/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.07

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