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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 237.47 and 100.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 237.47 and 100.58 is: 150.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 237.47 = 100.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/237.47 = 100.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 237.47 × 100.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 23,883.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 23,883.04/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 150.69

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