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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.47, 237.26 and 104.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.47, 237.26 and 104.20 is: 156.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.47 : 237.26 = 104.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.47/237.26 = 104.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.47x = 237.26 × 104.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.47x = 24,721.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,721.97/158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.00

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