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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 237.36 and 148.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 237.36 and 148.32 is: 222.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 237.36 = 148.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/237.36 = 148.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 237.36 × 148.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 35,205.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,205.24/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.26

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