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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 237.84 and 104.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 237.84 and 104.49 is: 156.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 237.84 = 104.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/237.84 = 104.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 237.84 × 104.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 24,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,851.90/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.74

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