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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 237.29 and 148.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 237.29 and 148.01 is: 222.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 237.29 = 148.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/237.29 = 148.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 237.29 × 148.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 35,119.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,119.37/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.22

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