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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.30, 237.44 and 104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.30, 237.44 and 104.53 is: 156.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.30 : 237.44 = 104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.30/237.44 = 104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.30x = 237.44 × 104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.30x = 24,819.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,819.60/158.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.79

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