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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 238.03 and 101.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 238.03 and 101.03 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 238.03 = 101.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/238.03 = 101.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 238.03 × 101.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 24,046.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,046.98/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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