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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 237.99 and 71.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 237.99 and 71.90 is: 107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 237.99 = 71.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/237.99 = 71.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 237.99 × 71.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 17,111.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,111.48/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 107.85

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