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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237 and 100.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237 and 100.31 is: 150.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237 = 100.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237 = 100.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237 × 100.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 23,773.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,773.47/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.22

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