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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 238 and 107.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 238 and 107.70 is: 161.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 238 = 107.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/238 = 107.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 238 × 107.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 25,632.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,632.60/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.50

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