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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 238.01 and 72.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 238.01 and 72.02 is: 108.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 238.01 = 72.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/238.01 = 72.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 238.01 × 72.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 17,141.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,141.72/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.04

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