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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.87, 238.38 and 67.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.87, 238.38 and 67.55 is: 101.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.87 : 238.38 = 67.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.87/238.38 = 67.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.87x = 238.38 × 67.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.87x = 16,101.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,101.12/158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.35

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