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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.60, 238.05 and 104.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.60, 238.05 and 104.54 is: 156.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.60 : 238.05 = 104.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.60/238.05 = 104.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.60x = 238.05 × 104.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.60x = 24,884.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,884.56/158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.90

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