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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 238.22 and 66.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 238.22 and 66.23 is: 99.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 238.22 = 66.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/238.22 = 66.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 238.22 × 66.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 15,778.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,778.27/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.35

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