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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 237.81 and 67.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 237.81 and 67.34 is: 100.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 237.81 = 67.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/237.81 = 67.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 237.81 × 67.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 16,014.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,014.13/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.93

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