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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 237.34 and 100.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 237.34 and 100.18 is: 150.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 237.34 = 100.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/237.34 = 100.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 237.34 × 100.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 23,776.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,776.72/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.35

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