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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 237.06 and 104.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 237.06 and 104.01 is: 156.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 237.06 = 104.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/237.06 = 104.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 237.06 × 104.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 24,656.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,656.61/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.02

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