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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 237.76 and 103.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 237.76 and 103.66 is: 155.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 237.76 = 103.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/237.76 = 103.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 237.76 × 103.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 24,646.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,646.20/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.52

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