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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.59, 238.18 and 103.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.59, 238.18 and 103.80 is: 155.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.59 : 238.18 = 103.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.59/238.18 = 103.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.59x = 238.18 × 103.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.59x = 24,723.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,723.08/158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 155.89

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