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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 236.88 and 64.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 236.88 and 64.15 is: 96.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 236.88 = 64.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/236.88 = 64.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 236.88 × 64.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 15,195.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,195.26/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.16

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