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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.41, 237.20 and 145.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.41, 237.20 and 145.04 is: 217.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.41 : 237.20 = 145.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.41/237.20 = 145.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.41x = 237.20 × 145.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.41x = 34,404.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,404.13/158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.19

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