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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237.57 and 106.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237.57 and 106.24 is: 159.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237.57 = 106.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237.57 = 106.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237.57 × 106.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 25,239.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,239.44/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 159.48

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