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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 238.43 and 100.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 238.43 and 100.94 is: 151.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 238.43 = 100.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/238.43 = 100.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 238.43 × 100.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 24,065.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,065.43/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.66

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