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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 236.46 and 146.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 236.46 and 146.52 is: 219.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 236.46 = 146.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/236.46 = 146.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 236.46 × 146.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 34,646.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,646.12/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.22

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