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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 237.88 and 104.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 237.88 and 104.53 is: 156.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 237.88 = 104.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/237.88 = 104.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 237.88 × 104.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 24,865.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,865.60/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.76

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