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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 238.29 and 104.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 238.29 and 104.06 is: 156.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 238.29 = 104.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/238.29 = 104.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 238.29 × 104.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 24,796.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,796.46/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.10

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