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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 237.78 and 107.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 237.78 and 107.37 is: 160.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 237.78 = 107.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/237.78 = 107.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 237.78 × 107.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 25,530.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,530.44/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 160.72

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