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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 237.12 and 148.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 237.12 and 148.80 is: 222.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 237.12 = 148.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/237.12 = 148.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 237.12 × 148.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 35,283.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,283.46/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 222.08

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