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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 238.46 and 67.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 238.46 and 67.70 is: 101.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 238.46 = 67.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/238.46 = 67.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 238.46 × 67.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 16,142.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 16,142.21/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.58

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