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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 238.12 and 67.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 238.12 and 67.37 is: 101.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 238.12 = 67.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/238.12 = 67.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 238.12 × 67.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 16,042.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,042.57/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.10

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