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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 236.56 and 96.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 236.56 and 96.18 is: 143.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 236.56 = 96.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/236.56 = 96.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 236.56 × 96.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 22,752.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,752.34/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 143.91

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