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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 236.89 and 103.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 236.89 and 103.13 is: 154.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 236.89 = 103.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/236.89 = 103.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 236.89 × 103.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 24,430.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,430.47/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.58

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