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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.34, 238.01 and 104.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.34, 238.01 and 104.58 is: 157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.34 : 238.01 = 104.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.34/238.01 = 104.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.34x = 238.01 × 104.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.34x = 24,890.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,890.56/158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.20

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