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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.42, 237.52 and 104.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.42, 237.52 and 104.15 is: 156.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.42 : 237.52 = 104.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.42/237.52 = 104.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.42x = 237.52 × 104.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.42x = 24,736.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,736.52/158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.15

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