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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 238.48 and 104.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 238.48 and 104.74 is: 157.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 238.48 = 104.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/238.48 = 104.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 238.48 × 104.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 24,978.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,978.40/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.18

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