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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.42, 237.67 and 100.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.42, 237.67 and 100.44 is: 150.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.42 : 237.67 = 100.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.42/237.67 = 100.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.42x = 237.67 × 100.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.42x = 23,871.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,871.32/158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.68

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