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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.13, 237.42 and 100.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.13, 237.42 and 100.71 is: 151.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.13 : 237.42 = 100.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.13/237.42 = 100.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.13x = 237.42 × 100.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.13x = 23,910.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,910.57/158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.21

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