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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.55, 237.21 and 104.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.55, 237.21 and 104.48 is: 156.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.55 : 237.21 = 104.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.55/237.21 = 104.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.55x = 237.21 × 104.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.55x = 24,783.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,783.70/158.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.31

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