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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.87, 237.90 and 107.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.87, 237.90 and 107.61 is: 161.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.87 : 237.90 = 107.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.87/237.90 = 107.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.87x = 237.90 × 107.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.87x = 25,599.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,599.93/158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.14

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