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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.78 and 146.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.78 and 146.28 is: 219.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.78 = 146.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.78 = 146.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.78 × 146.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 34,782.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,782.46/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 219.92

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