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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.23, 236.17 and 145.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.23, 236.17 and 145.41 is: 217.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.23 : 236.17 = 145.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.23/236.17 = 145.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.23x = 236.17 × 145.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.23x = 34,341.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,341.48/158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.04

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