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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 238.50 and 104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 238.50 and 104.02 is: 156.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 238.50 = 104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/238.50 = 104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 238.50 × 104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 24,808.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,808.17/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 156.17

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