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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 237.60 and 147.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 237.60 and 147.15 is: 220.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 237.60 = 147.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/237.60 = 147.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 237.60 × 147.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 34,962.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,962.84/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 220.22

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