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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.79, 238.23 and 67.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.79, 238.23 and 67.47 is: 101.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.79 : 238.23 = 67.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.79/238.23 = 67.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.79x = 238.23 × 67.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.79x = 16,073.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,073.38/158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.22

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