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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 237.93 and 67.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 237.93 and 67.33 is: 100.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 237.93 = 67.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/237.93 = 67.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 237.93 × 67.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 16,019.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,019.34/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.95

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