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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 237.24 and 104.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 237.24 and 104.04 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 237.24 = 104.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/237.24 = 104.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 237.24 × 104.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 24,682.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,682.45/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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