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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 236.76 and 103.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 236.76 and 103.34 is: 154.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 236.76 = 103.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/236.76 = 103.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 236.76 × 103.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 24,466.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,466.78/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.64

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