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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.45, 236.16 and 146.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.45, 236.16 and 146.12 is: 217.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.45 : 236.16 = 146.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.45/236.16 = 146.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.45x = 236.16 × 146.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.45x = 34,506.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,506.52/158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.78

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