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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.39, 237.36 and 100.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.39, 237.36 and 100.45 is: 150.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.39 : 237.36 = 100.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.39/237.36 = 100.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.39x = 237.36 × 100.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.39x = 23,842.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,842.81/158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.53

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