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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 238.16 and 101.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 238.16 and 101.01 is: 151.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 238.16 = 101.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/238.16 = 101.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 238.16 × 101.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 24,056.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,056.54/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.55

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