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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 238.23 and 104.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 238.23 and 104.32 is: 156.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 238.23 = 104.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/238.23 = 104.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 238.23 × 104.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 24,851.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,851.23/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.48

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