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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 236.58 and 103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 236.58 and 103.30 is: 154.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 236.58 = 103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/236.58 = 103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 236.58 × 103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 24,438.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,438.71/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.50

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