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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 237.70 and 104.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 237.70 and 104.60 is: 156.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 237.70 = 104.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/237.70 = 104.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 237.70 × 104.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 24,863.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,863.42/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.69

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