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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 237.60 and 104.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 237.60 and 104.40 is: 156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 237.60 = 104.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/237.60 = 104.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 237.60 × 104.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 24,805.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,805.44/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.48

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