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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.65, 237.94 and 67.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.65, 237.94 and 67.35 is: 101.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.65 : 237.94 = 67.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.65/237.94 = 67.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.65x = 237.94 × 67.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.65x = 16,025.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,025.26/158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.01

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