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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 236.97 and 100.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 236.97 and 100.32 is: 150.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 236.97 = 100.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/236.97 = 100.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 236.97 × 100.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 23,772.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,772.83/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.17

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