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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 237.42 and 104.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 237.42 and 104.22 is: 156.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 237.42 = 104.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/237.42 = 104.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 237.42 × 104.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 24,743.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,743.91/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.30

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