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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.87, 238.25 and 66.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.87, 238.25 and 66.33 is: 99.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.87 : 238.25 = 66.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.87/238.25 = 66.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.87x = 238.25 × 66.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.87x = 15,803.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,803.12/158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.47

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