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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.09, 237.18 and 104

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.09, 237.18 and 104 is: 156.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.09 : 237.18 = 104 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.09/237.18 = 104/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.09x = 237.18 × 104
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.09x = 24,666.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,666.72/158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.03

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