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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.54, 237.81 and 104.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.54, 237.81 and 104.51 is: 156.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.54 : 237.81 = 104.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.54/237.81 = 104.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.54x = 237.81 × 104.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.54x = 24,853.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,853.52/158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.77

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