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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 237.08 and 103.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 237.08 and 103.92 is: 155.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 237.08 = 103.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/237.08 = 103.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 237.08 × 103.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 24,637.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,637.35/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.93

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