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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 237.88 and 104.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 237.88 and 104.52 is: 156.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 237.88 = 104.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/237.88 = 104.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 237.88 × 104.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 24,863.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,863.22/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.57

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