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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.09, 237.58 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.09, 237.58 and 147.15 is: 221.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.09 : 237.58 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.09/237.58 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.09x = 237.58 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.09x = 34,959.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,959.53/158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.14

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