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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 237.78 and 107.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 237.78 and 107.28 is: 160.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 237.78 = 107.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/237.78 = 107.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 237.78 × 107.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 25,509.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,509.04/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.68

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