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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 237.50 and 100.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 237.50 and 100.50 is: 150.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 237.50 = 100.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/237.50 = 100.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 237.50 × 100.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 23,867.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,867.06/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.71

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