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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.12, 236.74 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.12, 236.74 and 100.18 is: 149.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.12 : 236.74 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.12/236.74 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.12x = 236.74 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.12x = 23,716.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,716.61/158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 149.99

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