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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.73, 238.08 and 66.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.73, 238.08 and 66.24 is: 99.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.73 : 238.08 = 66.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.73/238.08 = 66.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.73x = 238.08 × 66.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.73x = 15,770.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,770.42/158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.35

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