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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.89, 238.14 and 67.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.89, 238.14 and 67.51 is: 101.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.89 : 238.14 = 67.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.89/238.14 = 67.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.89x = 238.14 × 67.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.89x = 16,076.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,076.83/158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.18

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