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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 237.60 and 145.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 237.60 and 145.10 is: 217.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 237.60 = 145.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/237.60 = 145.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 237.60 × 145.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 34,475.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,475.76/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.54

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