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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 238.16 and 104.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 238.16 and 104.91 is: 157.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 238.16 = 104.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/238.16 = 104.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 238.16 × 104.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 24,983.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,983.65/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.22

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