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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.73, 237.83 and 107.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.73, 237.83 and 107.39 is: 160.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.73 : 237.83 = 107.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.73/237.83 = 107.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.73x = 237.83 × 107.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.73x = 25,538.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,538.84/158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.89

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