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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 238.07 and 67.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 238.07 and 67.37 is: 101.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 238.07 = 67.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/238.07 = 67.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 238.07 × 67.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 16,037.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,037.75/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.02

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