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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 238.05 and 67.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 238.05 and 67.52 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 238.05 = 67.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/238.05 = 67.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 238.05 × 67.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 16,071.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,071.95/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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