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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 236.74 and 106.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 236.74 and 106.41 is: 159.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 236.74 = 106.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/236.74 = 106.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 236.74 × 106.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 25,191.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,191.50/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.40

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