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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 237.77 and 147.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 237.77 and 147.68 is: 221.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 237.77 = 147.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/237.77 = 147.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 237.77 × 147.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 35,113.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,113.87/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.71

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