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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 237.72 and 104.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 237.72 and 104.55 is: 156.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 237.72 = 104.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/237.72 = 104.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 237.72 × 104.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 24,853.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,853.63/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.99

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