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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 237.04 and 103.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 237.04 and 103.76 is: 155.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 237.04 = 103.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/237.04 = 103.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 237.04 × 103.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 24,595.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,595.27/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.63

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