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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 237.60 and 100.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 237.60 and 100.80 is: 151.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 237.60 = 100.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/237.60 = 100.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 237.60 × 100.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 23,950.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,950.08/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.20

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