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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 238.26 and 67.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 238.26 and 67.56 is: 101.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 238.26 = 67.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/238.26 = 67.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 238.26 × 67.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 16,096.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,096.85/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.30

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