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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 238.24 and 147.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 238.24 and 147.12 is: 221.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 238.24 = 147.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/238.24 = 147.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 238.24 × 147.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 35,049.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,049.87/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.16

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