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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 236.98 and 103.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 236.98 and 103.93 is: 155.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 236.98 = 103.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/236.98 = 103.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 236.98 × 103.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 24,628.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,628.87/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.68

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